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

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

Help improve this record

No owner is registered for this specimen yet. If it's yours or you know more about it, you can add the owner, provenance, publications and other details.

Sign in to contribute

Classic "gem pencil” from the Azul Bien Grande pocket (2004), Pederneira—bright, glassy blue with elegant, slender proportions typical of this famed find, which yielded abundant, refined crystals with comparatively minimal repairs. A few minor points of damage to be noted, but overall a wonderful piece with beautiful transparency. Weight listed is approximate.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm
Weight9 grams
Added on08/19/2025
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Repairsnone
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Mar 2026

Learn more

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 Pederneira Mine, Brazil
Pederneira Mine, Brazil — landmark locality for collector-grade elbaite tourmaline; saturated colors, high transparency, and iconic pocket assortments.
Locality guide
Pederneira mine
Pederneira mine, Brazil — a lithium-rich tourmaline pegmatite famed for gemmy elbaite pockets, vivid colors, rare sub-localities, and coveted collector pieces.