Elbaite (20.23 grams)
specimen number:
2301138
location:
Pederneira Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description: Gorgeous color zoned glassy absolute gem watermelon tourmaline specimen measuring 2.7 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm in size. Naturally healed on the base. Very slight micro-chipping on the termination edges. Highly transparent, this is a bluish exterior with a deep purple red interior, thus the term watermelon tourmaline. Stands perfectly by itself for display and shows well all around. Extremely gemmy. Weighs 20.23 g. Shipping weight: 0.04 pounds.
Size: 2.7 x 1.7 x 1.6 cm (thumbnail)
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