Elbaite Mineral Specimen - Italy ~ Rare Find ~ 2.3 oz size Elbaite is a lithium-based variety of tourmaline, known for its wide range of colors, often found in complex, zoned crystals like watermelon tourmaline. It belongs to the silicate mineral group, named after the island of Elba in Italy where it was first discovered. Elbaite forms in granitic pegmatites and displays a trigonal crystal system with a hardness of 7.0-7.5 on the Mohs scale. ** WE HAVE MANY BEAUTIFUL MINERAL SPECIMENS FROM THE USA AROUND THE GLOBE ** MOST ARE FROM OUR VARIOUS TRIPS ** ** SEE ENTIRE STORE FOR AMAZING MINERALS ** ** OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE COLLECTING FUN AFFORDABLE FOR ALL WITH GREAT LOW PRICING * #429