Itatia Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

10.1 x 7.4 x 6.5 cm
4 x 2.9 x 2.6 in

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A_2-mTa₂X_6-wZ_-n on Mn²⁺Sn⁴⁺Ta₂O₈

Sparkly yellow to orange colored Microlite crystals cover the top of a cluster of bladed Wodginite crystals. The specimen has the general appearance of a large Mushroom. This is a very large specimen of Wodginite with an unusual crystal habit.

Condition: Good

Flaws: Many of the smaller Microlite crystals are incomplete. There are cracks in Wodginite cluster.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Brazil | Oxides and Hydroxides | Rare Minerals | Minerals Priced 500 Dollars and Greater