Elbaite Tourmaline
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A beautiful and classic bicolor Himalaya with an exaggerated, elongated green zone ending in a long prismatic termination. 21 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 the recent sale to establish an endowment fund for museum operations in perpetuity. Joe Budd photos
Product details
SpeciesTourmaline, Elbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.6 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Himalaya Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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