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Elbaite

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A SUPERB, GEM, pencil tourmaline from the famous Tourmaline Queen Mine! This 3-crystal, parallel-growth beauty is a lovely, multi-hued green and I just love the three, distinct terminations. Tourmalines of this quality are RARE from the Queen Mine! Very nearly pristine, this complete all-around gem has only a tiny bit of termination wear and one, single, tiny bruise on a side. Simply outstanding for the species and locality. 6 grams. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 1.0 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Tourmaline Queen Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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