Tourmaline Var. Elbaite and Quartz, Brazil

Dimension: 6.4cm x 2cm x 1.8cm
Weight: 21g
Locality: Barra de Salinas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
 
A dramatic specimen from a this well-known locale of Barra de Salinas in Brazil from the 2015 find.  Growing out of a piece of translucent quartz crystal measuring 6.4 cm in length, is a glassy and gemmy, rich green Elbaite crystal, 2.5 cm in length. There are three more Elbaite crystals growing in the quartz to the side.  The main Elbaite crystal is of gem quality and color, beautiful and rare!’