BRAZILIANITE – Brazil’s rare crystal turned into wearable art.
Born in the pegmatites of Minas Gerais, brazilianite is one of the most sought-after minerals among collectors and lovers of natural crystal jewelry—named after Brazil itself and celebrated for its vivid color and crystalline architecture.
This LAZZERINI-GEOJOIAS exclusive features a natural prismatic brazilianite fragment – EXTRA Gem Grade (15.0 ct), “nature-cut” and showcased through handmade wire-wrapping, finished in bright rhodium plating. The result is a bold yet refined piece: luminous, authentic, and truly one of a kind.
Origin & mineral beauty
First described in Brazil in the 1940s, brazilianite is a sodium aluminum phosphate (NaAl₃(PO₄)₂(OH)₄) formed by hydrothermal processes in granitic pegmatites, where rare chemical conditions allow exceptional crystals to grow. Highly desirable material is often associated with Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais (Brazil).
Its monoclinic crystal system produces a distinctive prismatic habit and a bright vitreous luster. Colors range from lemon-yellow to yellow-green, with subtle light-dependent nuances that collectors love.
Rarity & collectability
Brazilianite is far rarer than mainstream gemstones, and pieces above 10 ct are especially hard to find—making this pendant a genuine collector’s jewel with strong visual impact.
Symbolism (traditional view)
Brazilianite is believed to embody an interesting and potent energy that relates to the ancient civilization of Atlantis. This Atlantean vibration can have a profound effect on your creative abilities, especially if you lived a past life in ancient Atlantis. This was a civilization that learned to use the power of crystals to manifest incredible creations on a large scale.
Far beyond its physical beauty, Brazilianite is recognized as an Atlantean energy crystal, associated with creativity, inspiration, and self-confidence.
In modern crystal traditions, brazilianite is often linked to creativity, inspiration, and self-confidence, symbolically connected to the Solar Plexus and Heart energy centers (and to Capricorn). Wear it as a meaningful reminder of clarity, willpower, and inner prosperity.
Technical details
- EXTRA Grade: vivid yellow-green; partially transparent; ~10–25% matrix
- Hardness: ~5.5 Mohs | Cleavage: perfect (handle with care)
- Finish: bright rhodium plated | Technique: handmade wire-wrapping
- Reported origin: Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Weight: 15.0 ct
Care: due to moderate hardness and perfect cleavage, avoid hard impacts/drops, harsh chemicals, and store separately from harder stones.
