Elbaite from Rubaya, North Kivu, DR Congo - image 1
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Photo by Laszlo Kupi Fine Mineral Photography

Elbaite from Rubaya, North Kivu, DR Congo

This one stood out to me for a few reasons: high transparency, nice color zoning, great luster, good condition, and a nice complex termination

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm
Weight15 grams
Added on05/19/2025
LocalityDR Congo, North Kivu, Rubaya

Current owner

Will Jessup
Will Jessup
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Acquired
Dec 2025
1 for sale·Member since 2024

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Mark CrossNot disclosed

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Tourmaline
Mineral guide
Learn about Elbaite
color range and crystal variety define a diverse group; top localities, value factors, quality assessment, and care tips for collectors.
Tourmaline
Regional guide
Tourmaline from Rubaya, Dr Congo
Rubaya tourmaline, North Kivu, DRC, elbaite crystals with glassy luster, sharp terminations, and vivid pink to green colors prized by serious collectors.
Locality guide
Rubaya
Rubaya, DR Congo: renowned for elbaite tourmaline from rare-metal pegmatites; transparent, color-zoned crystals with glassy luster, prized by collectors.