Padre Paraiso, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil

5.8 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm
2.3 x 0.5 x 0.4 in

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A Heliodor crystal which is a rich yellow color. The color varies a bit throughout the crystal. The termination has a slight hint of green and the base has a slight hint of gold. In a couple of places in the body of the crystal, it is colorless. Both the termination and near the base of the crystal, the crystal is transparent and gemmy. The rest of the crystal is semi gemmy. The termination has a flat top with beveled edges which are for the most part quite smooth. The crystal has a high glassy luster.

Condition: Fairly Good

Flaws: There are some internal cracks. There is a missing area about one third of the way down from the termination.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Brazil | Beryl | Minerals Priced Between 200 and 299 Dollars