Beryllonite & Tourmaline (rare combo!) ex Obodda

Item Description

Beryllonite is a rare sodium, beryllium phosphate found in granitic and alkali pegmatites. It is uncommon from the famous pegmatites at Paprok and EXTREMELY RARE in combination with a gorgeous cluster of gemmy pink tourmalines! The symmetry of this beautiful piece is outstanding. The parallel-growth cluster of striking, pristine, graduated in length, well-striated, gemmy and lustrous, pink elbaites is very artistic. The two frontal crystals have very nifty, narrow, teal-blue, terminations. The upper two crystals have contacted and totally healed over terminations. Two generations, tan or white, of lustrous, translucent, parallel-growth beryllonite crystals form an impressive intergrown cluster next to the gemmy elbaites. Beautiful and aesthetic, perhaps unique combination material from this well-known locale. Ex Herb Obodda dealer stock. Value?? We believe in the $1500-2000 range for rarity and quality, could easily be expected on a shelf at a show.