Tourmaline needle in Quartz - image 1
Photo by Mia Dixon

Tourmaline needle in Quartz

Tourmaline needle in quartz, 5.5 cm, from Minas Gerais, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Ex John Grieger collection; Mia Dixon photo.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Tourmaline
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 160
Current owner
Carl Larson
Carl Larson
California
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—John GriegerNot disclosed

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Quartz
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a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
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Minas Gerais
Minas Gerais, Brazil — premier mineral locality producing imperial topaz, aquamarine, tourmaline, and historic diamonds; highly prized by collectors.