Tourmaline (Elbaite). Presumed Cruzeiro mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. 7.3 x 6.5 x 5.3 cm (2.87 x 2.56 x 2....

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Tourmaline (Elbaite)
Presumed Cruzeiro mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
7.3 x 6.5 x 5.3 cm (2.87 x 2.56 x 2.09 in)

It's not often you find a Tourmaline crystal this fat! The width of the crystal, at over 6 centimeters, is nearly equal to its height, a real "beer can" of a specimen. The termination is mostly flat but features nice trigonal bevels as an accent. The body of the crystal shows off the internal gradient, as follows: the termination contains a bright raspberry pink, which turns into a lighter orange color, then a deep burnt orange. Small crystals of Lepidolite dot the prism of the specimen, which features multitudes of striations.

More Information: This specimen is in excellent condition. There is some chatter around the edges.


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