Product Details

• Red Uvite Tourmaline on Magnesite from Brumado, Brazil
• Old stock collection specimen.
• Deep red uvite crystal on well-formed magnesite.
• The mineral showcased is unique and is the one sent out.
• Offered in perky box.

Learn more about the specificities of tourmaline specimens in our Guide to Tourmalines: Different Types of Tourmalines.

Minera Emporium Fine Mineral Collection

Minera Emporium’s fine mineral collection offers a wide range of ethically, internationally-sourced, high quality minerals for seasoned collectors who not only acquire specimens for their aesthetics or interest in mineralogy, but view these specimens as valuable alternative investments.

These unique specimens, such as this Red Uvite Tourmaline on Magnesite from Brumado, Brazil, are hand-selected for the quality of their features, and are of interest either for aesthetic, scientific or historical reasons. Collectors are invited to contact us for private shopping opportunities. We enjoy keeping in mind special requests when sourcing our specimens.

Locality

Brumado is a city located in the state of Bahia, Brazil, and it is known for its rich mineral deposits. The region has gained recognition for the extraction of various minerals, including tourmaline. The local geological formations, often associated with pegmatites and metamorphic rocks, contribute to the presence of gem-quality tourmaline.

Mining operations in Brumado involve extracting minerals from pegmatite veins and other geological formations. Artisanal and small-scale mining activities may contribute to the production of gem-quality tourmaline specimens. Large-scale mining operations may also be involved in the extraction of various minerals.