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Bi-colored Tourmaline (old classic) Webb Coll..
- Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Small Cabinet, 9.1 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm
- Start Time: 05/18/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/24/2012 6:32:05 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A dramatic, multi-tiered, bi-colored tourmaline composed of about ten parallel-growth crystals, including three at the top. The highly lustrous, well-striated crystal is gemmy to translucent and has mixed layers of bottle-green, teal-blue, dark green and pink. The near termination areas are very gemmy and have a moderately lustrous, matte-black cap. Pristine. Older, classic material from 1960s to early 80s from one of the famous pegmatites of Minas Gerais. Comes with a custom-made and engraved lucite base valued at $150, for free. Ex Webb Collection. 101 grams.