Elbaite, Lepidolite
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A gemmy and lustrous, polychrome tourmaline aesthetically wrapped in two generations of lustrous lepidolite blades, purple and tan, from an uncommon Minas Gerais pegmatite, the Arqueana Mine, Governador Valadares. The beautiful green body has a teal-blue indicolite zone below the lusrous, frosted termination. Ex. Marty Lewadny Collection. 63 grams.
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 3.7 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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lilac-purple mica from granitic pegmatites, forming rosettes and ball clusters with silky luster; prized for color, form, and collecting appeal.Regional guide
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