Minas Gerais
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Minas Gerais, Brazil, is one of the world's great mineral provinces — a vast pegmatite and gem region.
About Minas Geraisextended article
What it is known for
Minas Gerais produces an enormous range of fine specimens: aquamarine and other beryls, tourmaline, topaz, amethyst, and many gem and pegmatite species.
What collectors look for
Gem tourmaline, aquamarine, and topaz crystals are the signature; the province supplies much of the world's fine pegmatite material.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Minas Gerais?
Minas Gerais is a mineral locality in Brazil. It lies at approximately 18.5000°S, 44.5000°W. Elevation is about 700 m.
What minerals are found at Minas Gerais?
Signature minerals from Minas Gerais include Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Topaz, Amethyst. The locality lies in Brazil, and each mineral links to a full reference entry with formula, crystal system, and collector notes.
What is Minas Gerais known for?
Minas Gerais, Brazil, is one of the world's great mineral provinces — a vast pegmatite and gem region.
In stock nearby in Brazil
Two-Tone Tourmaline — Brazil
Dumortierite — Brazil
Green Tourmaline with Pale Surface Material | Brazil
Dark Bladed Vivianite on Ochre Matrix | Brazil
Green Tourmaline Crystal in White Quartz | Brazil
Black Tourmaline with Strong Surface Striations | Brazil
Upright Bladed Vivianite on Brown Matrix | Brazil
Scattered Vivianite Blades on Broad Matrix | Brazil
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This locality on Mindat.org.