Cotton Candy Tourmaline, 7.55ct | Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil Phenacite Authentic artifact of a pivotal

Authentic artifact of a pivotal moment in science and world history

The tabular shape and layered texture of the original graphite crystal structure is partially preserved but the mineral is transformed into diamond

originally collected in 2020

complete individual with excellent form

beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Cotton Candy Tourmaline, 7.55ct | Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil Phenacite Authentic artifact of a pivotalPink Elbaite Tourmaline crystal, with cotton candy bicolor. The core of this crystal is blue with a candy pink exterior, making it a cool tone berry pink with some color shifting capability, depending on how it catches the light. The top isn't terminated on this crystal but it's a juicy piece of eye candy, with gemmy clarity and glassy luster. This Tourmaline is from the famous Barra do Salinas locality, it belonged to the late Alvaro Lucio, one of