Elbaite - Cruzeiro mine, Brazil
specimen
Elbaite
Description
A very gemmy, beautiful, old-time Cruzeiro tourmaline from the Steve Smale Collection. This crystal has very pleasing shades of cranberry-red and an interesting, modified, pinacoidal termination. Red Cruzeiro crystals of this quality came out in the 1960s and 70s and are very uncommon and are highly desired. Weighs 10 grams.
Details
ColorsRed
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.7 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm
Species
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DateOwnerEventPriceNote
UnknownThe ArkenstoneAcquired
Not disclosed
UnknownUnknownPurchased
Not disclosed
Origin