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Tourmaline (Var: Rubellite)

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A superb cranberry-red, thumbnail tourmaline cluster from the fine at the Jonas Mine in 1978. These gemmy and lustrous beauties have superb color saturation and this fine piece is complete all-around. Ex. William Larson Collection.

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline, Rubellite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 x 2.2 x 1.5 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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