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SA451 - Tourmaline, Lepidolite, Quartz $ 360 Mina da Ponte, Aracuai, Mnas Gerais, Brazil miniature - 4 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm ![Tourmaline, Lepidolite, Quartz from Mina da Ponte, Aracuai, Mnas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa451a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa451a.jpg)
![Tourmaline, Lepidolite, Quartz from Mina da Ponte, Aracuai, Mnas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa451b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa451b.jpg)
![Tourmaline, Lepidolite, Quartz from Mina da Ponte, Aracuai, Mnas Gerais, Brazil [db_pics/pics/sa451c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/sa451c.jpg)
Clear Quartz crystal partially enclosing what was once a green Tourmaline crystal. The Tourmaline within the Quartz remains complete, however where it exits the Quartz (on top and along the backside), it has altered to a rectangular stack of Lepidolite crystals. Two small dings on the Quartz. Really neat and interesting specimen, 4 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm.
B240 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 280 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b240a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b240a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b240b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b240b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration at the termination and a more yellow green at the base. Note that some from this find such as this one have an unusual indented crystal form at the very tip. The three outer triangular faces of the termination are flat, while the center triangle goes inward.
B241 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 500 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.7 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b241a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b241a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b241b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b241b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration. Complete and undamaged except for a chip on one edge.
B244 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 180 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b244a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b244a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b244b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b244b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration. Fantastic color and undamaged.
B245 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 600 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 2 x 1.3 x 1 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b245a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b245a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b245b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b245b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b245c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b245c.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration.Fantastic color and undamaged.
B247 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 400 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.3 x 1 x 1 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b247a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b247a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b247b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b247b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration.Note that some from this find such as this one have an unusual indented crystal form at the very tip. The three outer triangular faces of the termination are flat, while the center triangle goes inward. Complete and undamaged.
B249 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 200 Landanai, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b249a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b249a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b249b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b249b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration. Undamaged.
B818 - Fluorite over Tourmaline $ 350 Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan miniature - 3.7 x 3 x 3 cm ![Fluorite over Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b818a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b818a.jpg)
![Fluorite over Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b818b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b818b.jpg)
![Fluorite over Tourmaline from Stak Nala, Skardu District, Pakistan [db_pics/pics/b818c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b818c.jpg)
Single Fluorite crystal that has overgrown a single Tourmaline crystal. The bas of the Tourmaline can be seen at the bottom, along with a small amount of Albite. Great color!
B853 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 1200 Landanai, Tanzania miniature - 4.1 x 3.6 x 3.3 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b853a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b853a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b853b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b853b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b853c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b853c.jpg)
Fantastic single Chrome Tourmaline from a recent find. 'Chrome Tourmaline' is a vanandium and chromium rich varietal of the species Dravite. This crystal is one of a small handfull that have 3 color zones. A bright, vivid green at the termination, a darker green at the center, and grading towards a yellow green at the base. Weighs 73 grams.
B854 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 1200 Landanai, Tanzania miniature - 3.8 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b854a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b854a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b854b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b854b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b854c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b854c.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b854d.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b854d.jpg)
Fantastic single Chrome Tourmaline from a recent find. 'Chrome Tourmaline' is a vanandium and chromium rich varietal of the species Dravite. This crystal is one of a small handfull that have 3 color zones. A bright, vivid green at the termination, a darker green at the center, and grading towards a yellow green at the base. Weighs 35 grams.
B856 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 500 Landanai, Tanzania small cabinet - 6.3 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b856a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b856a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b856b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b856b.jpg)
Large partial Chrome Tourmaline crystal from a recent find. 'Chrome Tourmaline' is a vanandium and chromium rich varietal of the species Dravite. This crystal is one of a small handfull that have 3 color zones. A bright, vivid green at the termination, a darker green at the center, and grading towards a yellow green at the base. Weighs 110 grams.
B932 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 600 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.3 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b932a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b932a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b932b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b932b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and gemmy the entire length. Undamaged. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016.
B940 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 1250 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.3 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b940a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b940a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b940b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b940b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and highly gemmy. Undamaged except for a tiny nick on the upper right side. One narrow face on the left side has etched, stepped growth patterns. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016.
B937 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 400 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 2.6 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b937a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b937a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b937b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b937b.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b937c.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b937c.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and the majority of the crystal is flawless to highly gemmy. Undamaged but with a grooove in the lower backside and a small indentation in one face where other Tourmaline crystals were intergrown. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016.
B943 - Chrome Tourmaline $ 250 Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania thumbnail - 1.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm ![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b943a.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b943a.jpg)
![Chrome Tourmaline from Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/b943b.jpg]](db_pics/pics/m/b943b.jpg)
Terminated single gem crystal of Chrome Tourmaline which is a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite. Complete all around with deep emerald green coloration in the upper half and a more olive green in the lower half. Fantastic color and highly gemmy. Undamagedexcept for one small nick on the edge of the termination. From a spectacular pocket opened in 2016.
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