The Candelabra is a good candidate for the most famous mineral specimen in the world. Currently owned by the Smithsonian, it was found in the Tourmaline Queen mine in 1972 by Pala International. It is 25cm wide and is the best example of the 'Blue-Cap' style
Elbaite Tourmaline currently known.
Photo of the Candelabra at the Tucson show - Jolyon Ralph photo
A nicer photo - by Peter Cristofono
In order to leave comments to this article, you must be
registered
