Elbaite / Tourmaline
Elbaite / Tourmaline
Elbaite / Tourmaline

Elbaite / Tourmaline

€320,00

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SKU: B073
Bevoandrano pegmatite, Ikalamavony Commune, Ikalamavony District, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar
For this small tourmaline, half of the termination is covered in matrix. Distinct longitudinal striations and a clearly red base.
2.9 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm
4.9 g

With its variety of colors, the tourmaline is arguably one of the most exciting minerals of all. Not only can it take on virtually any shade, but the fact that crystals often display several colors in a wide range of combinations makes it a versatile and popular mineral for collectors. For example, there are tourmalines with a unique red-green color combination. Clear crystals are also frequently cut. Bi-colored or multi-colored gemstones are particularly sought after and, if of high quality, fetch top prices on the gemstone market. The best-known deposits are in Madagascar, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Brazil, and the USA.