Properties
Mineral group: Montebrasite (Amblygonite)
Chemistry: LiAl(PO4)(F,OH)
Color: Colourless White, Yellow, Pink, Brown, green
Crystal system: Triklinic
Mohs Scale hardness: 5,5-6
Refractive index: 1.578-1,646
Birefringence: 0.020-0,030
Specific gravity: 2.98-3,10
Other
The name Montebrasite comes from its discovery locality Montebras, Creus, France. Montebrasite have as its close relative Amblygonite Triclinic crystal structure. Very rare with crystal of gemstone quality. Only random apperance on gemstonemarkets. Montebrasite was just reacently accepted as its own gemstone (around 2015 and backwards) and before considered to be a varity of Amblygonite without the Na-component it have. It is found in France, Brazil and Burma.
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Montebrasite in Healing
A rare phosphate mineral related to amblygonite, Montebrasite is a stone particularly prized for its calming energy and ability to support mental clarity and emotional balance. It most often occurs in light tones of gray, yellow, or greenish white.
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