Tourmaline from Pederneira mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil - image 1
Photo by Jeffrey A. Scovil

Tourmaline from Pederneira mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Tourmaline with quartz, 33 cm, Pederneira mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesTourmalineQuartz
SizeMuseum
Dimensions33.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 83
Current owner
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The Arkenstone
Member since 2026

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