Elbaite (Var: Cuprian Elbaite)

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Locality: Batalha mine, São José da Batalha, Salgadinho, Paraíba, Brazil

Translucent crystal of the famous Paraiba Blue tourmaline (elbaite with high copper content). The crystal is not terminated. Paraiba tourmalines are hard to obtain because security at the mine ensures all material goes to the lapidaries. Overall size of mineral specimen: 22x6x6 mm. Size of individual crystals: 22 mm.

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Photo added: 3rd Jul 2003

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