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Elbaite

Locality: Machicho claim, Coronel Murta, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil

4.9 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm. A fine and very unusual looking watermelon tourmaline from an uncommon Coronel Murta locale - the Machicho Mine. The lustrous, lower green, outer portion of this watermelon tourmaline has been partially resorbed and etched, giving the crystal a strange, shimmering look. The green zone below the termination is beautifully gemmy and lustrous. The pyramidal termination is shades of green and pink. This is a complete-all-around, pristine and fascinating Brazilian tourmaline.

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