Blue-Cap Watermelon Tourmaline on Quartz | Teal, Pink & Blue | Aricanga Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil

A Classic Formation, Rendered in an Uncommon Palette

Watermelon tourmaline is one of the most recognized color patterns in the mineral world — but this crystal from the Aricanga Mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil offers a variation that sets it apart from the typical pink-and-green formula.

Rather than the standard coloration, this piece presents a teal body transitioning into warm pink, capped by a distinct blue termination — a blue-cap watermelon, a rarer and more nuanced expression of the classic zoning pattern. The color contrast is natural and immediate, reading clearly from across the room.

The crystal sits in association with matrix quartz, elevating it from a standalone specimen to a true combination piece. The quartz provides both a natural display base and visual context, grounding the tourmaline and adding textural contrast that enhances the overall aesthetic.

At a Glance

• ✦ Blue-cap watermelon tourmaline — teal & pink body with blue termination cap
• ✦ Quartz association — a quality combination piece with natural matrix
• ✦ Locality: Aricanga Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
• ✦ Natural, untreated crystal specimen
• ✦ Display-ready from multiple angles

For collectors who appreciate both color complexity and mineral association, this piece delivers on both counts.

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