Elbaite
Unknown Owner
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A striking, unrepaired, cabinet tourmaline specimen from recent finds at the Pederneira Mine. As you can see, the upper, gemmy and lustrous portion of the green body is distinctly curved, as the crystal was broken by pocket forces and then re-grew. The lower portion of the main crystal and the two sidecar crystals have pink interiors, making these watermelon tourmalines. The purple lepidolites sprinkled around the base are a very nice accent. The main crystal is essentially pristine. One end of the small, 1.3 cm, isolated is terminated, while the other end is broken. The three, intergrown crystals at the base are terminated. This is a dramatic, larger, watermelon tourmaline from this renowned locale.
Product details
SpeciesElbaite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 3.1 x 2.1 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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