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Acanthite
Acanthite
Imiter, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Apophyllite with Scolecite
Apophyllite with Scolecite
Jalisgoan, near Jalgoan, Maharashtra State, India
Corundum var. Sapphire
Corundum var. Sapphire
Potanino Mine, Ilmen Mountains, Russia
Opal: Rough and Cut
Opal: Rough and Cut
Shoa Province, Ethiopia
Opal (polished)
Opal (polished)
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Quartz "Faden"
Quartz "Faden"
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Tourmaline var. Elbaite

Tourmaline var. Elbaite

sold
Locality
Cruzeiro Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Minerals
Elbaite
Dimensions
5.1 x .7 x .7 cms
Size class
Small Cabinet
SID
TOURM3

This is a classic example of multi-color Brazilian Tourmaline. It is also a "sceptre" crystal form. The stem is purple, then becomes blue, then green and finally the termination is pink! It was found at the Cruzeiro Mine, near San Jose de Safira, probably in the mid to late 1990's. I acquired this from Steve Smale, the well known mineral collector, however far more famous as a Mathematician. (fields metal recipient back in the 60's!). I included a pic of his label that comes with it, and yes his price was $600 for this piece. It weighs 4.7 grams.

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