Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

3.2 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm
7.5 g
1.3 x 0.6 x 0.4 in

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A gemmy bicolor Tourmaline crystal with a vivid green termination. The green color is the darkest at the very top and slightly lighter below the termination which is where the crystal is the most transparent. The green phases into nearly colorless with a slight yellowish tint and then becomes a pink color with a slight tan tint. One side of the crystal has a flat, smooth surface. The opposing side is curved and striated. The crystal has a high, glassy luster.

Condition: Good

Flaws: There some internal cleaves below the surfaces around the termination. There are also a few internal cleaves perpendicular to the C axis.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Brazil | Tourmaline | Minerals Priced Between 300 and 499 Dollars