Extraordinary Elbaite 鋰電氣石(碧璽)@Hall of Gems and Minerals
This stunning elbaite tourmaline, named the Tarugo, is one of the finest large mineral crystals ever found.
Discovered in 1978, the Tarugo comes from a gem pocket in Minas Gerais, a Brazilian state renowned for its mineral wealth. Tourmaline crystals from this pocket are notable for their exceptional quality and cranberry color.