Tourmaline

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A classic green and red multicolored tourmaline from the Larson/Pala Intl mining era here. Unlike many such, it is red at both ends with a majority being green in the middle (pastel green). It is complete all around, and doubly terminated. The crystal is unusually fat to be so gemmy, and the pastel green zones like this are rarely so transparent. It masses 40 grams. From the collection of Hubert De Monmonier (1919-2007), donated by bequest to the University of Arizona Museum to add to their displays and to provide specimens for sale to establish an endowment fund for museum operations, in perpetuity.