{"product_id":"elbaite-tourmaline-crystal-newry-maine-usa","title":"Elbaite Tourmaline Crystal – Newry, Maine, USA","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant \u003cstrong\u003eelbaite tourmaline crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eNewry, Maine, USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, with provenance from the \u003cstrong\u003eMike Menzies collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single prismatic crystal displays attractive \u003cstrong\u003epastel pink coloration with subtle pale green to nearly colorless zoning\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the specimen a delicate multicolored appearance. Fine vertical striations run along the length of the crystal, characteristic of tourmaline, while its translucency allows the internal color variations to remain visible from different viewing angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI like tourmaline and related minerals from the pegmatites of Maine. We have been flooded with the treasures of Brazil, Afghanistan and Pakistan in recent decades so I find it refreshing when material from old classic American localities emerge. This cute specimen is from Mike Menzies collection, who is a specialist and author of pegmatite minerals. The crystal is mounted on a clear acrylic base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tourmaline (variety Elbaite)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Newry, Maine, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borosilicate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex Mike Menzies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × 1 × 2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52932365156634,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/Elbaite-Tourmaline-Newry-Maine-USA02.jpg?v=1790112475","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/elbaite-tourmaline-crystal-newry-maine-usa","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}