JWL-JH11
Fluor-elbaite (rare Tourmaline varietal)
Arqueana pegmatite, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Thumbnail, 3.0 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm
Ex. James (Jim) Houran
SOLD
Quite uncommon, Fluor-elbaite has been found only a few places around the world. The crystals in this cluster are a deep blue-green, with great luster and excellent terminations. The Fluor-elbaites are gemmy to translucent, and the parallel growth of the crystals gives the specimen a very architectural look. There is a minor amount of wear on just a few of the edges, but this is minor as this piece is considered among the best of species for this tourmaline variety (per Jim Houran, comments). A very fine specimen.