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Elbaite

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A gemmy and lustrous, doubly terminated tourmaline from the Little 3 Mine and the Irv Brown Collection. One side of this excellent parallel-growth crystal is very lustrous and glassy, while the other side has a more moderate luster. The sharp, darker green termination is complexly pyramidal, while the other end is broken and rehealed with purple tourmaline. Weighs 30 grams.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 2.0 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot 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.
Regional guide
Tourmaline from Little Three Mine
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