Tourmaline Var. Achroite

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At first thought, most folks think of colorless tourmaline as basically ridiculous to collect....i mean, a tourmaline without color?! what is the point, right? then again, on thinking about it, you realize how RARE such a thing is in all the world of hundreds of tourmaline localities, to get a tourmaline crystal that grew so purely without color-producing inclusions and impurities, that you realize how very special such a treasure is....and this is an exceptional piece with high luster, exquisite termination, and very good gemminess (more so in person). I have seen lesser quality sell for more, and I think this one a bargain.