Bi-colored gemmy Elbaite (Pala Intl. Coll.)

Letpanhla, Mandalay Division, Burma
Small Cabinet, 5.0 x 3.6 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 03/14/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 03/20/2014 6:42:24 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A significant Burmese tourmaline crystal: very large, very fine, undamaged and with a perfect termination. This crystal weighs an astonishing 95 grams. It is gemmy/translucent, extremely glassy, highly striated with gorgeous bi-colors of "Himalaya pink"-like color to orange-red. The darkest tone is at the absolutely fantastic, super-glassy, pyramidal termination. This very fine crystal is from the Pala International Company Collection and comes with a custom-made and engraved lucite base valued at $145, for free. 95 grams. Valued at $2000.

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