Elbaite, from Brazil, Minas Gerais, São José da Safira, Pederneira mine - image 1

Elbaite, from Brazil, Minas Gerais, São José da Safira, Pederneira mine

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Daniel Moesker
Daniel Moesker
The Hague, The Netherlands
0 for sale·Member since 2025

Pocket: “Sharon Stone” Pocket (2000)

Description: Double-terminated parallel growth of three slender, zoned watermelon elbaite crystals, with attached side crystal.

Notes: Exceptional elongated parallel grouping showing pink-to-green color zoning and sharp terminations.

Ex coll, Ed Richard

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions18.5 x 1.8 x 1.7 cm
Weight103 grams
Added on08/15/2025
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Repairstwo repairs

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2025Daniel MoeskerNot disclosed

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