Elbaite Tourmaline: Jagindi District, Kafanchan, Kaduna, Nigeria

Description

Species: Elbaite Tourmaline

Locality: Jagindi District, Kafanchan, Kaduna, Nigeria

Size: 11.5 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm. (185 grams)

Exceptional very large bicolor gem tourmaline crystal from recent finds in the Jagindi District, Kafanchan, Kaduna, Nigeria. What makes this crystal special, in addition to the striking “cranberry-red” to green color and great parallel-growth form, is the sharply-defined color zonation and intensity of both the red crystal body and green terminations. A beautiful and striking tourmaline from recent finds. Mark Cross photo.