TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, LEPIDOLITE


Specimen: #14095
Locality: Pederneira claim, Sao Jose da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size: 29mm x 8mm x 7mm
Size description: Toenail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Nice combo of 29mm Tourmaline var. Elbaite crystal decorated by Lepidolite, from the famous Pederneira claim. Elbaite is prismatic and gemmy with nice green color, and lustrous. Scattered above are light purple crystals of Lepidolite, which adds a nice contrast. Completely crystallized all around. For references see the 2015 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 46, # 1. In very good condition – some small nicks. On acrylic base.

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TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, LEPIDOLITE

TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, LEPIDOLITE

TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, LEPIDOLITE

TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, LEPIDOLITE