PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE


Specimen: #16232
Locality: Sakavalana mine, Ambatovita, Mandrosonoro Commune, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
Size: 12mm x 11mm x 9mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Splendid Pezzottaite crystal from the type locality Sakavalana mine, Madagascar, It is 2003 identified new species of beryl named after Dr. Federico Pezzotta, Italy. The Pezzottaite has bright pinkish-red color due to Cesium. The crystal has some gemminess and waxy luster. At the lower part are seen small but sharp black Elbaite crystals. Some contacts. On acrylic base.

Marvelous!



PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE

PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE

PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE

PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE