Elbaite Tourmaline with Orthoclase, Albite & Quartz Grotta d'Oggi Quarry, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy 6.27cm x 5.34cm x 3.93cm Ex. J. Hoppner Collection No. 3905

Description/Interesting Notes: A fantastic, old time example of elbaite tourmaline from the type locality in Elba, Italy!!! This specimen consists of a combination of orthoclase, albite, and quartz crystals that serve as a matrix for a bright, glassy, pristine crystal of gem-clear elabaite tourmaline!!! The crystal has a lively green color at its base and then grades to colorless toward the termination!!! This rare colorless variety of tourmaline is known as achroite!!! The crystal is complete, undamaged, and prominently perched on the matrix - jutting out of a sharp quartz crystal!!! There are several other partial crystals visible in other areas of the specimen as well!!! This specimen is from an old German collection and retains its original label!!! The label also notes on the reverse that the specimen had been acquired in trade from "Bergakademie Freiberg" in 1980!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25TH!!! Please be sure to check our "About Me" page to see our "Tucson Blog" and exciting new specimens from the show!!!

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