Aspectos Macroscópicos dos Esteatitos Encontrados no Santuário Bom Jesus do Matosinhos, Congonhas/MG

Research on the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Matosinhos in Congonhas, Brazil, reveals significant textural and structural variations in the soapstone (esteatitos) used to craft iconic elements like the church's main portal and twelve prophet statues. These variations, ranging from massive to mylonitic and lepidonematoblastic textures, are linked to differences in mineral composition—such as serpentine or talc—and potential multiple extraction sources. Such diversity impacts degradation processes, offering critical insights for conservation efforts.

Neves, M. P., Costa, A. G., & Ruchkys, Ú. d. A. (2016). ASPECTOS MACROSCÓPICOS DOS ESTEATITOS ENCONTRADOS NO SANTUÁRIO BOM JESUS DO MATOSINHOS, CONGONHAS/MG. Geonomos. https://doi.org/10.18285/geonomos.v24i2.891