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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
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
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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Tourmaline
Mineral guide
Learn about Elbaite
color range and crystal variety define a diverse group; top localities, value factors, quality assessment, and care tips for collectors.
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Regional guide
Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, Brazil
Pederneira Mine, Brazil — landmark locality for collector-grade elbaite tourmaline; saturated colors, high transparency, and iconic pocket assortments.
Locality guide
Pederneira mine
Pederneira mine, Brazil — a lithium-rich tourmaline pegmatite famed for gemmy elbaite pockets, vivid colors, rare sub-localities, and coveted collector pieces.