Coronel Murta tourmaline, particularly Elbaite tourmaline from the Barra do…

Coronel Murta tourmaline, particularly Elbaite tourmaline from the Barra do Salinas Mine, is known for its striking, often complex, color palette. These crystals are typically a pinkish-magenta color with a translucent to gem-quality light olive green top third, sometimes appearing orange in certain lighting. They are also known for their sharp, pyramidal terminations and striations parallel to their length. Key Properties: Color: Pinkish-magenta with a translucent to gem-quality light olive green top third, potentially appearing orange. Striations: Parallel to the crystal’s length. Termination: Perfect, complex, pyramidal. Luster: Lustrous and transparent. Sharpness: Very sharp, robust, and unusual style. Rarity: Not common from this locality today. Additional Considerations: “The Revitalizer”: Crystal Voyager refers to green tourmaline from Coronel Murta as “The Revitalizer” due to its strengthening, opening, soothing, revitalizing, and stabilizing properties. Focus: Green tourmaline from this area is also said to assist with processing and releasing emotions, and help relieve physical symptoms associated with them.