Elbaite
Unknown Owner
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A striking, highly unusual, polychrome tourmaline from the Pederniera Mine. The front of this very fine, glassy and lustrous piece is a classic, Pederneira polychrome tourmaline. The well-striated body is a pleasing sea-foam-green, grading up to a beautiful, gemmy, teal-blue at the termination. The glassy termination, itself, is purple. The back of the piece is the surprise. Nearly all of the tourmaline has been etched away, leaving a curved hollow. Only the termination area is left and is partially etched. Needles of tourmaline are seen hanging down. Fascinating material from this famous locale.
Product details
SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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