1776, Diamantina (Minas Geraes)
Diamantina is one of my favourite cities; I lost track of the number of times I visited this Luso–Brazilian jewel. The city, the region, its diamonds and geology are a common topic in this blog, either as posts (here, here and here) or photo galleries (here, here and here – just click on the links). Located north of Belo Horizonte, this town classified as … Continue reading 1776, Diamantina (Minas Geraes)
The source of diamonds in the Diamantina (Minas Gerais) region: Fm. Sopa – Brumadinho
The precambrian Sopa Conglomerate is the source for modern alluvial diamonds deposits in the Diamantina (Minas Gerais) region. This old secondary formation is being reworked by the rivers in the area, releasing the diamonds it stores (themselves originated in primary, still unidentified, sources) into modern alluvia. Both the old conglomerate (Fm. Sopa – Brumadinho – … Continue reading The source of diamonds in the Diamantina (Minas Gerais) region: Fm. Sopa – Brumadinho
A mineral treasure trove in Goiás (GO) and Minas Gerais (MG) – BRAZIL
I have been in Goiás (GO) and Minas Gerais (MG) – Brazil in the last two weeks. It is a land of mineral opportunities – in a couple of days I visited manganese, iron, emerald, gold, nickel, diamond, aggregates and limestone deposits and prospects. It was the ideal road trip: looking for mineral deposits, in … Continue reading A mineral treasure trove in Goiás (GO) and Minas Gerais (MG) – BRAZIL
Diamonds in the Chapada Diamantina – Bahia, Brazil
Just before starting a new trip to Brazil (into manganese mineral deposits in Goiás and Minas Gerais), this is a new photogallery for a 2004 road trip aimed at learning about the Bahia diamond deposits (geology, formation, history, social and natural settings). Of course, it was just the perfect pretext for four old friends getting … Continue reading Diamonds in the Chapada Diamantina – Bahia, Brazil
Diamantina diamonds
The “My Precious” picture gallery grows (check it here), with more diamond photos from past trips to the Diamantina – Minas Gerais, Brazil. Light conditions are always poor and time short. It helps to travel with friends they know but the garimpeiros, despite intrigued with the expensive camera laden gringo speaking funny Portuguese, are invariably friendly; they always let me … Continue reading Diamantina diamonds
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