Tourmaline - Brazil, Minas Gerais

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Tourmaline
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ColorsRed
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Dimensions1.7 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm
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Description
We do not often buy lapidary materials but this one was just so gorgeous, and the combination of 50/50 zoning and strong color saturation made me impulse-buy it a few years ago. A strong bi-color Tourmaline cabochon, 21.45cts, and perfect for either collecting or for wearable jewelry.
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.
Unknown owner
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Richardson, Texas, USA

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