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Tourmaline and Quartz
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A nice aesthetic combination of watermelon tourmaline with a quartz crystal. This one stood out to me due to the nice aesthetic balance between the tourmaline and quartz. A fine example from the Sapo mine, although not from the "iconic" pocket found around 1998. Ex. Guido Steger collection.
Steger visited Brazil dozens of times over the span of a few decades in search of collectible mineral specimens, his memoirs can be found in a few different Mineralogical Record issues. They are a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of specimen mining, production, and adventure. Dimensions approximate, some professional restoration work on the tourmaline to fix some edge chipping. Includes custom made clutch mount base.
Product details
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.6 x 3.8 cm
Listed on08/19/2025
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Sapo Mine
Repairsrestoration
Current owner
Tucson, Arizona, United States
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