From the most spectacular and beautiful minerals of Minas Gerais to the world-famous amethyst deposits of Rio Grande do Sul – a must-have for every mineral collector! Brazil is world-renowned for its outstanding gemstones and mineral specimens. It boasts a vast number of known and lesser-known deposits. The most important of these mines, workings, and deposits are listed in a comprehensive compilation, along with the key minerals found there. Who hasn't heard of such well-known names as Pederneira Mine, Resplendor Mine, Lavra da Ilha, Diamantina, or Ouro Preto?
 Format: 29.7 x 21 cm, paperback. 100 pages, 2011