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Smoky Quartz, Elbaite, Albite

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Smoky quartz with elbaite and albite, 14.5 cm, from the Santa Rosa pegmatite, Franciscópolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Mario Pauwels collection, ex Gail and Jim Spann collection; Joaquim Callén photo.

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SpeciesSmoky quartz, Quartz, Elbaite, Albite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Santa Rosa Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record 56 4 page 453
Current owner
Mario Pauwels

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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Gail & Jim SpannNot disclosed

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Locality guide
Santa Rosa Mine
Santa Rosa Mine, Brazil: renowned tourmaline locality known for watermelon elbaite, bicolored crystals, and green-to-blue rims on quartz.