ELBAITE, QUARTZ, ALBITE

This specimen exhibits multiple elbaite crystals showing pronounced core–rim colour zonation, with vivid green hues along the outer portions of the prisms and distinct pink coloration in the inner zones. The crystals display well-defined striated prism faces and, in some cases, acicular terminations of notable aesthetic quality. Additional crystals reveal longitudinal colour zoning from green to pink along the c-axis. Several elbaite crystals are partially included within hyaline quartz, enhancing the overall crystallographic and visual appeal of the piece. The assemblage is complemented by well-formed albite and muscovite crystals.

ORIGIN: PEDERNEIRA MINE, SAO JOSE DA SAFIRA, MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL

DIMENSIONS: 4,9x3,3x8,1