$523Median
752Sold (12 mo)
$55Last sale
Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline group
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An outstanding 6 cm tall crystal of blue coloured Elbaite Tourmaline of the variety known as Indicolite, from Sauda mine in the Gilgit District of Pakistan. This crystal is from a pocket discovered in September 2006 and has a shallow, trigonal pyramidal termination which contains shallow imprints of small Tourmaline crystals that once lined the cavity in which it grew. The crystal comprises of four distinct colour zones: an initial 3.5 cm intensely dark blue section which appears black; a 0.6 cm greyish-blue zone; a 1 cm transparent neon-blue zone and terminating a deep inky blue. The prism faces are vertically striated and have a bright glassy to silky lustre. The base of the Indicolite crystal is glued to a small cubic acrylic mount, the glue of which can easily be removed If desired. A gorgeous Indicolite Tourmaline of striking appearance.
Product details
SpeciesElbaite, Indicolite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions1.7 x 6.0 x 1.7 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityPakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Gilgit District
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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