Bi-colored DT Tourmaline (ex Bill Larson/Pala Intl.)

Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California
Small Cabinet, 7.6 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm
Start Time: 10/25/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 11/01/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Classic, beautiful and most distinctive Himalaya Mine toumaline. This excellent gemmy and lustrous crystal is a doubly terminated floater. The gorgeous pink termination has the striking "cityscape" look while the green termination is highlighted by a jauntily set 1.3 cm lavender lepidolite corsage. Most of the well-striated crystal is various hues of classic "Himalaya pink", which are separated by a striking bent and healed zone of pastel-green. Pristine, very fine and unusual tourmaline from the 1980s or early 90s mining. Ex Bill Larson/Pala International Collection. 30 grams. Valued at $1250-1500.

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