Bicolor Steel Tourmaline - image 1
Photo by Mark Cross

Bicolor Steel Tourmaline

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One of only six matrix specimens from the iconic Bicolor Steel pocket, which was found at the Pederneira Mine in 2004. This pocket is arguably the most iconic pocket from the most iconic tourmaline locality ever discovered. I was very fortunate to add this to my collection a little over a year ago, and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to let it go. Mark Cross collection and photo ©️


Tourmaline, lepidolite (13 cm)

Pederneira Mine

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Product details

SpeciesElbaite, Lepidolite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on05/19/2025
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Current owner
Mark Cross
Mark Cross
Tucson, Arizona, United States
3 for sale·6 sold

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