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Bi-colored Tourmaline on Quartz
- Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California
- Small Cabinet, 9.5 x 5.8 x 4.2 cm
- Start Time: 07/11/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/21/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A striking and uncommon combination specimen from the famous Himalaya Mine. A 3.2 cm, gemmy and lustrous, classic bi-color tourmaline with a "Himalaya pink" body has a yellowish, olive-green, pincacoidal termination. The tourmaline is very aesthetically attached to the side of an impressive, sharp, complete all-around, doubly terminated, transparent to translucent, slightly smoky quartz crystal. A trivial bit of tourmaline termination wear is noted, and both of the smoky terminations are very slightly bruised, but this is minimal in context. Irregardless, this remains a very significant combination piece from this classic locale, and it displays excellently in a case. Rarely on the market in combination quality. Valued at $1500-2000.