added on 10/23/2024

Elbaite

Tourmalines with blue caps have a mystique all their own, probably because of the famous ones that came out of California and have become super-valuable. The Sappo Mine produced some a few years back, and of course they are long gone. This is an unusual example from the Cruzeiro Mine. The lower part has the typical gemmy green rind wrapped around a pink interior. But the cap is a bright teal blue! And, the crystal has a fine, two-tiered termination! Weighs 26 grams. Ex. Elling Collection.

Locality

Brazil, Minas Gerais, Cruzeiro mine

Species

Tourmaline, Elbaite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Comments

Known provenance

Date

Owner

Price

Note

2024/08

Unknown

Not disclosed

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Unknown

The Arkenstone

Not disclosed

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2024/08UnknownNot disclosed—

UnknownThe ArkenstoneNot disclosed—

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