Rhodizite, Tourmaline (Var: Rubellite), Tourmaline
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One of the finest rhodizite specimens I have seen in recent years, due to the rich color, excellent luster, and sharpness of the crystal (which is 1.6 cm across). This material is rhodizite, though unusually Rb-rich, and is not the same as Londonite: the relatively Cs-dominant analogue of Rhodizite named after Dr. David London. This specimen was exchanged from Madagascar specialist Dr. Federico Pezzotta. From anybody else, I would have gone ahead and labeled it as Londonite as they tend to be more lustrous and yellow than the pure rhodizites. 5 x 4.3 x 3.9 cm
Product details
SpeciesTourmaline, Rhodizite, Rubellite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.3 x 3.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityMadagascar, Vakinankaratra
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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