Tourmaline Var. Rubellite - image 1
Tourmaline Var. Rubellite - image 2

Tourmaline Var. Rubellite

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The finest thumbnail in the lot, this is a riveting specimen with fiery color - the photos do not convey it. It is exceptionally gemmy and lustrous, and the red is unusually intense for a smaller crystal. The combination of these qualities and the lepidolite matrix make it very special to my eye. Perfect all around, this is of a quality that would fit into even the highest tier thumbnail collections.

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline, Rubellite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.2 x 1.1 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Jonas Mine

Known provenance

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

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