Zanazziite, Eosphorite on Quartz
available$ 275
- Locality
- Lavra da Ilha Mine, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Minerals
- Eosphorite, Zanazziite, Quartz
- Dimensions
- 6.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 cm
- Size class
- Small Cabinet
- SID
- ST799
Crystals of the rare phosphate minerals Zanazziite and Eosphorite on a large single Quartz crystal. Zanazziite is a hydrated calcium magnesium iron aluminum beryllium phosphate mineral and occurs as dark green prismatic single crystals to 2mm and rounded masses. Lavra da Ilha is the Type locality for this rare species. The Eosphorite occurs as splendid bladed brown crystals in radial clusters. Ex. Erich Laskowski collection, purchased by Erich in 1995.