TOURMALINE

Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

9 cm tall x 2.1 cm diameter

Crystals of this type are sometimes referred to as "Parrot" crystals due to the multi-colors. The exceptionally high chroma values rival all other tourmaline localities for intensity and vibrancy. A single gem-quality crystal with this depth of color is unrivaled. The body of the crystal has colors rarely seen: aqua blue, raspberry red, and magenta. This crystal is among the most spectacular ever discovered at Aricanga.

*Professionally repaired with a small amount of restoration