PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE


Specimen: #17645
Locality: Sakavalana mine, Ambatovita, Mandrosonoro Commune, Fianarantsoa Province, Madagascar
Size: 13mm x 10mm x 7mm
Size description: Thumbnail
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Attractive and rare 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. Sharp black Elbaite crystals are seen too. They have good luster and shape. Some small colorless probably Quartz crystals are seen too. Some contacts. On acrylic base.

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PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE

PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE

PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE

PEZZOTTAITE, TOURMALINE var. ELBAITE