Brazil
South America — 8,515,767 km²
Capital: Brasília
4 specimens in collection
Notable mining localities
Principal mineralogical sites associated with collector specimens. Yellow dot indicates an endemic species — found exclusively or in world-class quality at this locality.
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Minas Gerais (general) Minas GeraisWorld's most diverse gem state — Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Topaz, Emerald
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Governador Valadares Minas GeraisImperial Topaz (Ouro Preto), Aquamarine, Chrysoberyl
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Bahia (Paraíba deposits) Paraíba endemicParaíba Tourmaline — copper-bearing, electric blue
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Brumado BahiaMagnesite, Brucite, Talc — exceptional crystals
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Rio Grande do Norte Rio Grande do NorteParaíba Tourmaline, Kunzite
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Pedra Azul Minas GeraisAquamarine — giant crystals up to 110 kg
Notable locality
Endemic or exclusive world-class locality
