PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, ALBITE var. CLEAVELANDITE


Specimen: #16330
Locality: Sakavalana mine, Ambatovita, Mandrosonoro Commune, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
Size: 17mm x 17mm x 8mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Wonderful Pezzottaite crystals 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 crystals up to 6mm are gemmy with glassy luster. They sit on Albite var. Cleavelandite base which underlines the nicely. Some small black Elbaite crystals are seen too. Some contacts. On acrylic base.

Splendid!



PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, ALBITE var. CLEAVELANDITE

PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, ALBITE var. CLEAVELANDITE

PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, ALBITE var. CLEAVELANDITE

PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE, ALBITE var. CLEAVELANDITE