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Elbaite, Feldspar Group

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A highly unusual crystal for this mine, in its habit, this is a beautiful, unrepaired Pederneira tourmaline. It looks more like material from Sao Jose da Safira or old Golconda in style, and yet the color zoning and pattern is totally Pederneira. As well, it was collected recently there. The colors are intense when backlit. The complex termination, again, is unusual for the mine but not unattractive. Weighs 69 grams.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite, Feldspar
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.4 x 2.6 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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