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Elbaite

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A beautiful, gemmy and lustrous bi-colored "city-scape" tourmaline from the famous Himalaya Mine. The green base grades upward to a gorgeous watermelon-color. The highly complex termination looks like a series of tall buildings, hence the "city-scape" name. This piece is pristine and also has a bit of cleavelandite and lepidolite at the base, which adds to the overall aesthetics. Just a cool rock! Of course, if you did not already know it, the mine closed several years ago. 3.3 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Tourmaline
Mineral guide
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color range and crystal variety define a diverse group; top localities, value factors, quality assessment, and care tips for collectors.
Regional guide
Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine
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