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Rainbow Tourmaline (Elbaite) in Quartz - Leduc Mine, Quebec
This is a colorful, 2.3" long elbaite crystal that formed within a smoky quartz matrix, collected from the Leduc Mine of Quebec, Canada. This color variety of elbaite is commonly referred to as watermelon tourmaline. Green and red zoning can be found in this specimen.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
It comes with an acrylic display stand.
About Smoky Quartz
Smoky quartz is a variety of quartz distinguished by its smoky gray to deep brown or nearly black coloration, a name inspired by the hazy, smoke-like appearance within the crystal. While some specimens can appear very dark or even opaque, most smoky quartz remains at least partially translucent, allowing light to pass through its internal veils and zoning. The color develops when trace amounts of aluminum within the quartz lattice are exposed to natural irradiation over geologic time, subtly altering the crystal structure and producing its characteristic smoky tones.
Smoky quartz is a variety of quartz distinguished by its smoky gray to deep brown or nearly black coloration, a name inspired by the hazy, smoke-like appearance within the crystal. While some specimens can appear very dark or even opaque, most smoky quartz remains at least partially translucent, allowing light to pass through its internal veils and zoning. The color develops when trace amounts of aluminum within the quartz lattice are exposed to natural irradiation over geologic time, subtly altering the crystal structure and producing its characteristic smoky tones.
SPECIES
Elbaite & Smoky Quart
LOCATION
Leduc Mine, Quebec, Canada
SIZE
3" wide specimen, 2.4" long crystal
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#133010
