This mine is known for its etched tourmaline stalks, not for robust, gemmy, fat crystals. So, for this mine, a normal robust tourmaline such as this one is quite unusual. Although the termination is multiple, it is not etched, and has sharp faces on all the mini-terminations except at the far right edge. The rest of the faces are smooth and pristine down to near the base. The color saturation and patterning is very rich, and classic for this locality. Weighs 22 grams.

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Unknown owner

Purchase

The Arkenstone

Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

Earth

Origin

Elbaite

SpeciesSize

Elbaite, TourmalineMiniature

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