Elbaite, Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)
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Elbaite, Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)
Description
This wonderful Namibian specimen of tourmaline crystals with smoky quartz crystals is a matrix-free floater! What is more, all but one of the terminations on the tourmalines is complete, and all the smokies are complete and doubly-terminated as well! The tourmalines range up to 4.8 cm in length, and are a deep gemmy green with pink at the tips.
Details
ColorsGrey
Origin
Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.6 x 5.4 x 3.3 cm
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
DateOwnerPriceNote
2024/08Unknown
Not disclosed
UnknownThe Arkenstone
Not disclosed