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Brazilian alexandrite

Small amounts of alexandrite with distinctive color change and good clarity have been found at Novo Cruzeiro, but current production of chrysoberyl is low.

Locality details
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast Region
ProvinceMinas Gerais
LocalityNovo Cruzeiro
Latitude-17.4833
Longitude-41.8833
Altitude2962
Time zoneUTC-3(-2DT)
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Map of Novo Cruzeiro Satellite of Novo Cruzeiro

The centre of the mining industry is the state of Minas Gerais, named after the large number of gold and precious stone mines discovered in colonial times. Minas Gerais is also Brazil's main producer of mica, beryl, talc, marble, dolomite, graphite, zirconium, bauxite and nickel. Novo Cruzeiro located in one of the poorest areas of Minas Gerais state in the northeastern region, has a population of 35,000, who live mainly in rural areas. This area was industrialized 30 years ago, but transition areas with rural characteristics persist in the peripheral area of its cities.


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