Elbaite
specimen number:
8911042
location:
Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description: Located in the Aracuai pegmatite district of Minas Gerais, Brazil, Coronel Murta is a world-renowned pegmatite locality famous for its rich lithium and boron-bearing granitic pegmatites emplaced within Precambrian metamorphic rocks during regional tectonic events. These complex zoned pegmatites formed through deep-seated magmatic crystallization and hydrothermal fluid activity that concentrated rare elements in open cavities. The area has a long history of artisanal and commercial pegmatite mining targeting high-grade gemstone and mineral specimens. It is especially celebrated by collectors and museums worldwide for producing exceptional crystals of elbaite, a complex cyclosilicate mineral of the tourmaline group, frequently displaying striking multicolored zoning, such as vibrant green and pink crystals, alongside other accessory pegmatite minerals.
A gorgeous gem crystal of elbaite. This glassy and transparent. Naturally healed on the base, in perfect condition all around. Very beautiful color zoning present. This weighs 24.36 g.
Size: 4.5 x 2.0 x 1.3 cm (miniature)
Collection: Alton Collection
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