DESCRIPTION: This exceptional natural tourmaline crystal from the Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil immediately distinguishes itself through an extraordinary degree of transparency, beautifully developed natural crystal faces and an unusually refined Champagne Rose colour. Its elongated prismatic architecture allows light to travel deeply through the crystal, producing a level of luminosity that gives the specimen an almost faceted gemstone appearance despite remaining completely natural and unpolished. The colour is particularly elegant. Rather than displaying a conventional vivid pink, the crystal presents a sophisticated Champagne Rose tone, enriched by warm salmon pink and subtle coppery nuances. Depending on orientation and illumination, the colour shifts between delicate rose, warm champagne and slightly deeper reddish pink concentrations, creating a highly refined chromatic character. Transparency is unquestionably one of the defining qualities of the specimen. Large portions of the crystal are exceptionally clear, allowing the eye to see deeply through the body and follow internal structures from one side to the other. Under direct illumination, the crystal becomes remarkably luminous, with light travelling through broad transparent windows and producing brilliant internal reflections. Its natural morphology is equally impressive. Broad, well developed prism faces remain clearly preserved, giving the specimen a naturally faceted appearance without any intervention by cutting or polishing. Fine longitudinal growth striations run parallel to the crystal axis and contrast beautifully with the smoother transparent planes, creating alternating areas of brilliance, texture and optical depth. The interior preserves natural reflective veils, growth features and structural planes that become particularly expressive under changing illumination. Rather than obscuring the crystal, these features create flashes and internal mirror like reflections while leaving substantial transparent areas completely readable. The result is a highly dynamic crystal in which transparency and internal architecture coexist exceptionally well. Originating from the famous gem bearing pegmatites of the Vale do Jequitinhonha in Minas Gerais, Brazil, this specimen combines exceptional transparency, elegant natural faceting, strong vitreous lustre and an unusual Champagne Rose colour. Its refined proportions and remarkable optical quality give it the character of a naturally formed gemstone while preserving the complete identity of an untouched tourmaline crystal. SPECIFICATIONS: • Weight: 1.18 g • Weight in carats: 5.90 ct • Dimensions: 14 × 7 × 6.5 mm • Origin: Vale do Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil • Mineral species: Tourmaline • Variety: Rubellite / Elbaite Tourmaline • Crystal system: Trigonal • Crystal habit: Natural elongated prismatic crystal • Colour: Champagne Rose with warm salmon pink and subtle coppery nuances • Colour distribution: Predominantly even with subtle natural tonal variations • Transparency: Exceptionally transparent to locally highly translucent • Lustre: Strong vitreous lustre • Natural faces: Broad, well developed and highly reflective prism faces • Termination: Preserved natural terminal structure with subtle stepped growth • Surface features: Fine longitudinal growth striations and naturally developed crystal planes • Internal features: Natural reflective veils, growth structures and internal structural planes • Optical response: Exceptional light transmission with strong internal reflections • Treatment: None • Condition: Natural, untreated and unpolished crystal NOTABLE POINTS: • Exceptional Gem Like Transparency Large areas of the crystal transmit light with remarkable clarity, creating an unusually luminous natural specimen. • Refined Champagne Rose Colour An elegant warm rose tone combines salmon pink and subtle coppery nuances without becoming excessively dark. • Natural Faceted Appearance Broad naturally developed crystal faces give the specimen the visual refinement of a faceted gemstone while remaining completely unpolished. • Strong Vitreous Lustre Smooth natural prism faces produce brilliant reflections and reinforce the crystal’s exceptional optical quality. • Impressive Light Transmission Illumination travels deeply through the body, revealing considerable internal depth and clarity. • Elegant Elongated Prismatic Habit The crystal possesses strong vertical proportions and a refined architectural presence. • Pronounced Longitudinal Growth Striations Fine vertical structures remain preserved along the prism and record the natural development of the crystal. • Dynamic Internal Reflections Natural reflective veils and structural planes produce bright internal flashes as the crystal is rotated. • Broad Transparent Windows Several orientations reveal extensive clear areas through which the opposite side and internal architecture remain visible. • Subtle Natural Colour Variation Champagne Rose, salmon pink and warmer coppery tones shift gently according to illumination and viewing direction. • Preserved Natural Crystal Faces The specimen retains its original morphology without cutting or polishing. • Distinguished Brazilian Provenance Originates from the Vale do Jequitinhonha, one of Minas Gerais’ internationally recognised gem tourmaline regions. COLLECTOR’S INTEREST: Natural tourmaline crystals combining this degree of transparency with broad, well developed crystal faces possess a particularly refined collector character. In this specimen, the natural prism surfaces behave almost like polished facets, allowing light to enter and leave the crystal with exceptional brilliance while the longitudinal growth structures preserve its unmistakable mineralogical identity. The unusual Champagne Rose colour adds another layer of individuality. Its warm rose, salmon and subtle coppery nuances differ noticeably from more conventional strongly saturated pink tourmalines, giving the specimen a sophisticated and immediately recognisable appearance. Its combination of transparency, natural faceting, elegant proportions and Brazilian pegmatitic provenance makes it equally compelling as a mineral specimen and as an example of naturally gem quality tourmaline. LAPIDARY POTENTIAL: The exceptional transparency, attractive colour and substantial transparent areas clearly demonstrate strong gem quality potential. Careful orientation could theoretically produce attractive faceted material with a refined Champagne Rose appearance. However, the specimen already possesses unusually well developed natural crystal faces, pronounced longitudinal growth structures and exceptional optical presence in its untouched state. Cutting would permanently sacrifice this complete natural architecture, and its strongest mineralogical identity is therefore retained by preserving the crystal intact. —————— Shipping and Handling: All orders are shipped by Portuguese National Post and UPS. • Dispatch time: within 1 to 3 business days after payment confirmation to Catawiki • Transit time service: between 2 to 5 business days within europe and worldwide, depending on destination national post. • A tracking number is always provided Photography and transparency: All photographs are taken under controlled lighting conditions using a macro lens, carefully selected to present each specimen as accurately as possible. No filters, colour enhancement, or artificial saturation are applied. The lighting setup uses a calibrated 5500K light source, replicating neutral daylight to reveal natural tones, surface features, and internal characteristics. Under warmer or weaker indoor lighting, colours may appear slightly different, which is normal. The purpose of this photographic process is documentation and representation, not visual enhancement. Images are intended to reflect the specimen faithfully as it appears under balanced natural light conditions. Identification and ethics: All specimens offered are natural and described to the best of our knowledge, based on direct sourcing, professional experience, and information provided by trusted suppliers working at the origin. Every effort is made to ensure transparency and accuracy regarding identification, locality, and general characteristics, avoiding misleading statements about treatment, provenance, or nature. Customs and import taxes: Any customs duties, import fees, or local taxes applied by the destination country are entirely the responsibility of the winning bidder. 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