Tourmaline (Var: Indicolite), Quartz

This gemmy, 6-inch tourmaline is that rare thing from Brazil, a LARGE AND UNREPAIRED indicolite! It is gemmy, if not gem quality, and translucent throughout with large transparent zones as well. The color is a very rich green grading into blue, and it gets gemmier at the termination. The piece is miraculously unrepaired - almost unheard of for a Brazilian tourmaline of this size, today. It is the best specimen brought to market from a remarkable find at this old location, digging into the same deposits which yielded fantastic crystals 40 years ago. Hence, its illustration as a surprising example of what was found. The accent of quartz at the base really makes it and adds to the appeal. 16.4 x 4.8 x 3.3 cm

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Product details

Species

Indicolite, Quartz, Tourmaline

SizeLarge Cabinet

Dimensions16.4 x 4.8 x 3.3 cm

Locality

Brazil, Minas Gerais, Santa Rosa Mine

Added on10/23/2024

Comments

Known provenance

2024/08