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Uvite specimens for sale
41 for sale · $150–$5,500 USD
67 in the gallery
Uvite is a tourmaline variety that forms elongated, columnar to prismatic crystals with a vitreous luster. The color range includes greens and greens of varying intensities, often displaying pleochroism, and crystals may show zoning along their length. Specimens from classic tourmaline localities are prized for clear to translucent color and well-formed terminations, frequently occurring in granular, schistose, or pegmatitic settings.
- Formula
- CaMg3(Al5Mg)(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Cyclosilicate; Tourmaline group (tourmaline series)
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Uvite from Mogok Valley, Myanmar
Uvite - emerald-green, stout, translucent tourmaline crystals from Mogok Valley, Myanmar; calcium-rich chemistry, strong provenance, and collector appeal.Read guide
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Uvite from Brumado, Bahia, Brazil
Brumado uvite — Brumado, Serra das Éguas magnesite district; glassy green to red-brown tourmaline on magnesite/quartz, a classic, collectible uvite locality.Read guideAbout Uvite
Collectors seek uvite for its typical crystal habit, size potential, and the association with other tourmaline varieties; notable sources include Brazil, the United States, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Tanzania. These crystals can exhibit attractive color zoning and even parallel growth, yielding aesthetically pleasing, sleeve-like prisms. The combination of color, luster, and classic tourmaline habit makes uvite a desirable target for motivated collectors building a tourmaline-focused cabinet or seeking representative examples from prominent mining districts.
