Shape: Round Tablet

Since the Shoemaker trip

These blue-purple Iolites are from Madagascar and have a clarity rating of VSI (Very Slightly Included)

exhibiting excellent clasts within the matrix

While the stone did not get a heavy weathering grade

Rare Uvite Tourmaline Crystal | Natural Green with Magnesite | 4.4 grams | Brumado, Bahia, Brazil | SO24 Hematite Shape: Round TabletThis is a rare Uvite tourmaline crystal from Brumado, Bahia, Brazil. Uvite is an uncommon form of Tourmaline which has different crystal formations than most other Tourmalines. This mineral was first discovered in the locality of Uva Province in Sri Lanka where the name comes from. This amazing specimen is a glassy green color and has all terminations and crystal faces. There are also magnesite inclusions and small magnesite crystals on the surface.