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Uvite

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Uvite, 2.3 cm, from the Pomba mine, Brumado. Wendell Wilson collection and photo, ex Rich Olson and Tom Gressman collections, originally from Carlos Barbosa via Ken Roberts (1992).

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SpeciesUvite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.3 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityBrazil, Bahia, Brumado
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Volume: 43, Issue: 2 page 260
  • Mineralogical Record Special Issue: Refined Elegance page 44
  • Mineralogical Record 57 2 page 261
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Wendell Wilson

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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Carlos BarbosaNot disclosed
—tom.gressman@minrec.orgNot disclosed
—Rich OlsonNot disclosed

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Tourmaline
Mineral guide
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color range and crystal variety define a diverse group; top localities, value factors, quality assessment, and care tips for collectors.
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Regional guide
Tourmaline from Brumado
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Locality guide
Brumado
Brumado, Brazil — renowned magnesite district in Serra das Éguas, yielding glassy magnesite rhombs and tourmalines; a key collector locality with rare minerals.