Elbaite, Quartz (Var: Smoky Quartz)
Unknown Owner
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An OLD-TIME, CLASSIC and very showy Himalaya Mine specimen. A 3.2 cm, pristine, gemmy and lustrous, green, pink and green tourmaline is very aesthetically attached to the side of a smoky quartz cleavage. The gemmy, green termination really sets the tourmaline off. The old label has a 1923 date on it! This historic piece could easily date to the late 1800s-early 1900s, when the mine was very active for the China trade.
Product details
SpeciesSmoky quartz, Quartz, Elbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 5.1 x 4.4 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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