Elbaite

Elbaite specimens for sale

839 for sale · $18–$40,000 USD

1,353 in the gallery

Elbaite is a lithium-rich member of the tourmaline group, typically forming color-zoned, prismatic crystals with glassy to vitreous luster. The mineral commonly displays a range of colors from green to pink and can occur in elongated, even, striated crystal habits, often forming attractive specimens associated with pegmatitic environments. Localities such as Brazil and the United States are renowned for well-formed elbaite crystals, sometimes accompanied by associated tourmaline varieties and other pegmatite minerals. These specimens are prized for their clarity, color, and classic tourmaline termination shapes, which reveal the mineral’s characteristic vertical striations and smooth, lustrous faces.

Formula
Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Rarity
Common
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Very High Interest
Classification notes
Silicates; Cyclosilicates; Tourmaline group

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Collectors value elbaite for its vivid color potential, rarity in certain color forms, and the aesthetic appeal of clean, well-formed crystals. Its association with other tourmaline species and pegmatite assemblages offers a window into complex mineral parageneses. In hand specimens, elbaite can present as strikingRecharge-like color zoning and sharp terminations, making it a sought-after piece for display and study alike.