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Tourmaline on Quartz

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This is the so-called "Cupid's Heart" crystal. nicknamed this down in Brazil many years ago. I had heard of the piece, but not seen it, til recently. It features a quartz that superficially LOOKS like a Japan law twin, although is off by a few degrees and so is rather just a heart-shaped, tabular quartz of unusual form. The gem rubellite perched in the middle of the quartz is about 3 cm, and utterly transparent and gemmy. It is as high a quality Jonas piece as you can ask for. The overall aspect of the piece is simply striking. PHOTO BY JOSEPH BUDD.

Product details

Species
Tourmaline, QuartzAbout Tourmaline →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
Brazil, Minas Gerais, Jonas MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Volume: 43, Issue: 3 page 34

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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