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Elbaite

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This extraordinarily gemmy and glassy crystal is from the collection of Steve Smale, a well-known aficionado for tourmalines who obtained many at the source in the 1980s and early 1990s. Exchanged from his long-held stash, this is a very gemmy, glassy, crystal with subtle colors grading into an intense cranberry-red termination. It is a unique pocket and style, still to this day, for the mine. Weighs 33 grams.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.3 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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