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Elbaite

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A fantastic, gem/gemmy, highly lustrous, rich blue-green color (with a minor pink zone at the base of the crystal), prismatic crystal group from the Pederneira mine in Brazil. The specimen is in wonderful condition, and is absolutely water-clear in areas. It has a beautiful, sharp, somewhat steep, pyramidal termination. Ex. Brian Kosnar Collection.

Product details

Species
ElbaiteAbout Elbaite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
Brazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed
—Gerhard WagnerNot disclosed
—Rocky BatchelorNot disclosed
—Mark CrossNot disclosed

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