Tourmaline on Quartz from the Pederneira Mine, Brazil – Museum Grade Specimen

This tourmaline specimen comes from Brazil’s legendary Pederneira Mine in São José da Safira, Minas Gerais — a locality responsible for some of the finest tourmaline ever brought to market. Because this piece carries true Hall of Fame quality, it belongs in the collections of only the most discerning mineral enthusiasts.

A tall, gemmy green tourmaline crystal rises dramatically from a bed of soft white quartz matrix, catching light along its full length with rich, saturated color. Then, at its base, a cluster of smaller tourmaline crystals intergrows with delicate white cleavelandite blades and scattered flecks of pink lepidolite, creating natural texture and contrast. Nearby, a single detached tourmaline crystal rests on the matrix, adding balance to the overall composition.

Why Pederneira Tourmaline Stands Out

Collectors seek out Pederneira material for good reason:

• Rarity – the mine’s most productive pockets are long since depleted
• Color saturation – known for vivid, gemmy green and bicolor tourmaline
• Provenance – specimens from this locality carry significant collector value
• Aesthetic complexity – natural pairings with quartz, cleavelandite, and lepidolite
• Origin: Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
• Primary crystal: Elongated green tourmaline with clean termination
• Matrix: White quartz with cleavelandite and lepidolite accents
• Classification: Museum-grade / Hall of Fame quality
• One-of-a-kind natural specimen — no two tourmaline formations are alike