A Washington D.C. Pocket masterpiece

A Washington D.C. Pocket masterpiece.

Some tourmalines stop you in your tracks… this is one of them.

At 38.13 grams, this extraordinary elbaite from the legendary Washington D.C. Pocket at the Cruzeiro Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil is everything I look for in a world-class crystal. As it slowly turns in the light, the pleochroism comes alive—shifting through rich greens, electric blues, and deep oceanic tones that seem to change with every angle.

The Washington D.C. Pocket produced some of the most celebrated tourmalines ever discovered, prized for their exceptional color, clarity, and sculptural crystal habits. Finding one at this level is incredibly special, and it’s easy to understand why these pieces have become icons among serious collectors.

This one isn’t going anywhere. It’s a cornerstone of my personal collection and a reminder of why the hunt never gets old.

38.13 grams of pure mineral magic.

NFS – Personal Collection

Elbaite Tourmaline specimen from Cruzeiro Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Weight 38.13 g.