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MD-188409
Elbaite, Quartz
Santa Rosa mine, Itambacuri, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil
Small Cabinet, 9.0 x 6.6 x 5.7 cm
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This is classic, old Santa Rosa material, totally distinct, from the early 1960s to late 1970s heyday here. The tip of the tourmaline is pristine an measures nearly an inch across (over 2 cm) and thick. It has a riveting green cap that does not take any backlighting to show off. The tourmaline body is 9 cm, nearly 4 inches, long. The color of the green is nearly electric. Ex. Ed Harrison Collection.