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Elbaite, Cleavelandite

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Elbaite with cleavelandite, 13.3 cm, from the Pederneira mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. This rare, unrepaired specimen was pictured on the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show poster. Will Johnson collection, ex Erika Pohl-Ströher; Tom Spann photo. Reference: Pezzotta et al. (2015).

Product details

SpeciesElbaite, Cleavelandite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.3 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 28
Current owner
Will Johnson

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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed
—Erika Pohl-StröherNot disclosed

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