$470Median
713Sold (12 mo)
$475Last sale
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Elbaite var. Rubellite
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The remote Malkhan pegmatite field is located near to Russia's border with Mongolia, 'near' meaning within a hundred miles, when small towns are usually several hundred miles apart. This lovely individual terminated crystal has superb colour - a really intense deep raspberry red to pink. Standing 3.8 cm tall, and nicely crystallized with prominent vertical striations up the length of the prism, and with a three-sided classic Tourmaline pyramidal termination, this is a really fine Elbaite from this region. The termination faces are glassy and bright, but show an unusual pitted appearance. Looking from beneath, upwards, the crystal has a white internal core, surrounded by vivid pink glassy edges. Upwards, these glassy, gemmy pink and red shades broaden to encompass the whole of the termination. A very colourful Russian Tourmaline.
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.8 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on12/02/2024
LocalityRussia, Zabaykalsky Krai, Malkhan pegmatite field
Current owner
Unknown Owner
- Acquired
- Jul 2026
- Price paid
- $1,500.00
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Crystal Classics | Not disclosed |
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