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Elbaite

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A fine cluster of classic Pederneira Tourmalines. Each blue-grey crystal is partially-to-mostly gemmy (particularly, the largest 8 cm crystal is quite gemmy), is lustrous, and has raspberry-red terminations characteristic of one particular small pocket hit about 2003.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 x 3.2 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine

Known provenance

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

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Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, Brazil
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