gem TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, LEPIDOLITE


Specimen: #11534
Locality: Pederneira claim, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 29mm x 12mm x 11mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Marvelous combo of up to 28mm Tourmaline var. Elbaite crystal decorated by Lepidolite, from the famous Pederneira claim. Elbaite is prismatic and gem with nice green color, and very lustrous. Scattered above are purple crystals of Lepidolite. That adds a nice contrast. Completely crystallized all around. For references see the 2015 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 46, # 1. In excellent condition – some small nicks. On acrylic base.

Superb Elbaite!



gem TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, LEPIDOLITE

gem TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, LEPIDOLITE

gem TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, LEPIDOLITE

gem TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, LEPIDOLITE