Tourmaline - Specimen insight Not suitable for children

Not suitable for children

which gives it more depth and a more natural fossil presentation than a simple flattened imprint

It forms in ultramafic environments and is prized by collectors for its natural beauty and intense coloration

Brazil is one of the world’s most famous sources of amethyst

Tourmaline - Specimen insight Not suitable for childrenMined from: Cruzeiro Mine, So Jos da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil Description: This one of a kind Brazilian tourmaline specimen shows a striking mix of deep reddish to purplish tourmaline crystals embedded in a coarse pegmatite matrix. The crystals are thick and blocky in places, with visible striations and uneven terminations, giving the piece a rugged, natural character. The surrounding matrix consists of pale feldspar and quartz, with areas of