Brandaoite

Availability

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Size

2 x 1.5 x 1.8 cm - Thumbnail 

Formula

BeAl₂(PO₄)₂(OH)₂(H₂O)₅ (RRUFF)

Locality

João Firmino claim, Linópolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Tagged

phosphate , beryllium , pegmatite mineral

Brandaoite is a new beryllium - aluminum phosphate published in 2019. On this specimen are fuzzy white sprays to 2mm. There are three groups as seen.

Type Locality, XRD Confirmed, EDS Confirmed, New IMA