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Tourmaline on Smoky Quartz

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This quartz matrix hosts, like a pedestal for display of the Olympic torch, a very colorful 7 x 3 x 2.2 cm tourmaline crystal. The tourmaline has a superb, glassy termination and displays wonderfully. It is very difficult to get large robust tourmalines on matrix, in this size range. Joe Budd photos.

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline, Quartz, Smoky quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.9 x 7.2 x 4.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Known provenance

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

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