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Bi-colored DT Tourmaline (Morgenstein Coll.)
- Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California
- Miniature, 3.2 x 1.9 x 1.8 cm
- Start Time: 01/02/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/06/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A most unusual and unusual looking doubly terminated, bi-colored tourmaline from the famous Himalaya Mine. This is a heavily etched crystal featuring cityscape-looking, gorgeous and gemmy, Himalaya-pink tourmaline resting on a plate of lustrous and translucent, sea-green tourmaline. A very uncommon form from this renowned locale. Old material from the 1960s, and very seldom available in this quality. Ex Maury Morgenstein Collection (an old-time San Diego miner and gem dealer). 13 grams.