Species: Elbaite Tourmaline (Rubellite): Minh Tien Mine, Lục Yên District, Yên Bái Province, Vietnam

Description

Species: Elbaite Tourmaline

Locality: Minh Tien Mine, Lục Yên District, Yên Bái Province, Vietnam

Size: 8.3 x 5.5 x 4.7 cm. (384 grams)

Large, impressive, 384 gram parallel-growth gem red Elbaite Tourmaline crystal from the well-known Minh Tien Mine, Lục Yên District, Yên Bái Province, Vietnam. The color is a nice saturated maroon-red and the luster is fairly good for this material as well. In good condition all-around and showing the compound-style crystal growth that gem tourmalines from this noted locale are known for. Comes with a custom acrylic display base. Rare! Mark Cross photo.