Elbaite - blue capped crystals (Ref: 15.1-587)
Mina Camilo Gigante, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
29mm x 15mm x 13mm
minID: M66-623
Excellent quality, zoned gem Tourmalines with distinct blue caps. Both crystals are terminated, the larger with a simple flat top and the smaller with a more complex habit. By naked eye there is no damage seen but a 20X magnification does find micro chipping on a few edges, still about as close to perfect as can be found. From finds about 6 years ago. A good value for a nice, small but clean gem.From: Well-Arranged Molecules
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