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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

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPederneira claim, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Current owner

Unknown Owner
Acquired
Aug 2024

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed
—Gerhard WagnerNot disclosed
—Rocky BatchelorNot disclosed
—Mark CrossNot disclosed

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