Elbaite-Schorl Series
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A sharply terminated, gemmy and lustrous, polychrome tourmaline from the famous pegmatites at Virgem da Lapa, Brazil. This classic, old-time specimen is from the early mining in the 1970s. The base is a very dark purple, grading upward to a very gemmy, light lavender. The termination is a pleasing light green. Weighs 24 grams. Ex. Jamie Bird Collection
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.0 x 1.9 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Virgem da Lapa
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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