Chrome Dravite
Chrome Dravite
Chrome Dravite

Chrome Dravite

€330,00
SKU: A893
Landanai, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
The dravites from the Commander mine near Landanai owe their strikingly deep green color primarily to the presence of vanadium, rather than chromium, which is only present in minor amounts. The owner of the mine already demands very high prices for these exceptional specimens, so most of the finds are sold to dealers from the USA. We are pleased to have acquired a lot at a reasonable price. Flat, double-terminated dravite tourmaline of vibrant green color. Slight damage to a small lateral surface, and the lower tip is missing (probably where the crystal was attached).
2.2 x 2.0 x 1.4 cm
8.3 g

Due to its variety of colors, tourmaline is probably one of the most inspiring minerals of all. Not only that it can take on any color, but also that crystals usually show several colors in a variety of combinations, makes it a versatile and popular collector's mineral. For example, there are tourmalines with a unique red-green color combination. Clear crystals are also often polished. Two to multi-colored gemstones are particularly sought after and, if they are of good quality, achieve top prices on the gemstone market. The best-known occurrences are in Madagascar, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Brazil and the USA.