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Tourmaline (Elbaite), Lepidolite, and Albite
Where does one even start when appraising such a singular specimen like this? In this case, we will start quite literally from the top. The plateau-esque termination of this huge crystal spans a stunning 9.2 centimeters across (as in, the diameter of the crystal), and all nine of those centimeters covers a wonderfully lustrous and shiny surface, with the edges flashing deep green. Down the body of the crystal, the color transitions into a gorgeous and rich olive green, with hints of pink coming through from under the striated surfaces. To the left of this Elbaite is a very unusual cluster of Lepidolite that can be best described like this: perpendicular to the Elbaite are thick, rope-like rows of parallel growth Lepidolite (from the left side they appear to arrange themselves like a triangle) and are subsequently covered in a secondary generation of small Lepidolite chips, which flash and sparkle brightly all around, particularly on each end of the "ropes." This truly is the perfect cabinet specimen: incredible aesthetics, even more unbelievable size, and a combination of two classic mineral species coming together as one. This specimen comes with a custom acrylic base.
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Product details
Species
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions15.0 x 17.0 x 8.0 cm
Locality
Ouro Fino pegmatite, Freire Cardoso, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Added on06/14/2025
Known provenance
2025/03
Unknown Owner
$8,750.00—Species and Locality Wiki Pages
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