About Brazilianite

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  • Mineralogy and geology*
  • Metaphysical, Spiritual and Healing** Properties***
  • Common Associations

Mineralogy and Geology of Brazilianite

Mineral formula: NaAl3(PO4)2(OH)4

Crystal system: monoclinic

Crystal habit: Short, prismatic, spearhead shaped, elongated; also as radial fibrous or globular aggregates.

Cleavage: Good on {010]

Fracture: conchoidal

Color: chartreuse, pale yellow, colorless, yellow green

Streak: white

Luster: vitreous, sub-vitreous, greasy

Diaphaneity: transparent

Moh’s scale hardness: 5 ½

Specific gravity: 2.98

Named after: the type locality, Brazil, in 1945.

Type locality: the Corrego Frio mine, Linopolis, Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Geological occurrence: In granite pegmatites, associated with albite, fluorapatite, muscovite and tourmaline.

Spiritual, Metaphysical and Healing Properties

Brazilianite assists in synthesizing the solar plexus and heart chakras, promoting an understanding of difficult situations with loving intellect. It is known to stimulate acupuncture/acupressure meridians, increasing the flow of energy. 

It has an uplifting aura that lightens your solar plexus and heart energies. Creativity and desire will become strengthened and expanded when working with brazilianite. The freedom to express your true identity begins to highlight your inner thoughts and ideas, while channeling them into a physical form

Common Associations

  • Chakras – heart and third eye
  • Numerology - vibrates to the number 9
  • Zodiac – Capricorn
  • Birthstone – no traditional associations
  • Wedding Anniversary – no traditional associations

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* Mineralogical information is from mindat.org

** Always consult with your medical professional for any physical or long-term healing issues.

*** Metaphysical properties come from: 

Love Is in the Earth (1995) Melody, Earth-Love Publishing House, 726 pp.

The Crystal Bible, A Definitive Guide to Crystals (2003) Judy Hall, Walking Stick Press, 399 pp.