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Elbaite, Lepidolite

Unknown Owner
Elbaite with lepidolite (unrepaired), 13.7 cm, from the Keke Pocket, Pederneira mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Most unrepaired tourmaline crystals survived intact because of their girth, but this rare, pencil-thin crystal was recovered unbroken, with no need for repair or reconstruction. Private collection, ex Daniel Trinchillo. Tom Spann photo. Reference: Pezzotta et al. (2015).

Product details

Species
Elbaite, LepidoliteAbout Elbaite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
Brazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 193

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed
—Daniel Trinchillo (Fine Minerals International)Not disclosed

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