Description
This is a good example of a multi-hued elbaite from Southern California but of a rare style...and quite distinct to one pocket found around 1984. Originating from a matrix of bladed white clevelandite, the lustrous tourmaline has a dark, opaque, green body: capped by a .5 cm translucent zone apple green, section; and then a further layering of translucent, purple and clear zones at the termination.
Details
ColorsGrey
Origin
Little Joe Pocket, Stewart Mine, Pala, California, USA
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.8 x 4.2 x 3.8 cm
Species
Tur
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
DateOwnerEventPriceNote
UnknownThe ArkenstoneAcquired
Not disclosed
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Not disclosed
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