Tourmaline on Quartz (Blue/Green Pocket 2005, Pederneira Mine) - image 1

Tourmaline on Quartz (Blue/Green Pocket 2005, Pederneira Mine)

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A magnificent display of a perfect gem clean Tourmaline crystal on a beautiful single Quartz crystal from the Blue/Green Pocket from the legendary Pederneira Mine, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. I believe there is one repair towards the base of the Tourmaline crystal but is visually unnoticeable. The quality and aesthetics of this specimen stand out to me from many specimens of this find.


Photo by Mark Cross

Ex Pat Benson Collection

Ex Mark Cross Collection

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline, Elbaite, Quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 cm
Weight9 grams
Added on11/05/2025
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Repairs1
Current owner
Nicolas SFMinerals
Nicolas SFMinerals
Washington, USA
Acquired
Jul 2025
Member since 2025

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