Tourmaline from Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil - image 1
Tourmaline from Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil - image 2
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Tourmaline from Aricanga mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

From the Aricanga Chameleon Pocket, this tourmaline has a beautiful termination and luster with great color saturation and gradation. The crystal is accented by delicate traces of lilac lepidolite at its base. Has two very clean repairs that are visible with UV.

Definitely one of my favorites pieces!

Product details

SpeciesTourmalineElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.1 x 0.9 cm
Added on02/26/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Aricanga mine
Repairs2

Current owner

Amy Spiegel
Amy Spiegel
Illinois, United States
Acquired
Jan 2025
Member since 2026

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