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Tourmaline (Var: Rubellite)

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This is an intense maroon-colored tourmaline crystal of extremely high quality for the locale, and was mined over a decade ago. It has the classic "siberite" color, a deep cranberry hue found seldom today. The crystal is complete-all-around and even has a little attached matrix in the backside. It has excellent luster on the termination, which is also complete. Weighs 94 grams. Ex. Graw Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.6 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Tourmaline
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Tourmaline from Sosedka pegmatite vein
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    Tourmaline (Var: Rubellite) - Sosedka pegmatite vein, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia