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Bi-colored Tourmaline (Wes Parker Coll.)
- Otjua Mine, Karabib, Namibia
- Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm
- Start Time: 10/08/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/15/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A showy cluster of two, intergrown, sharply terminated, bi-colored tourmaline crystals from 1991 finds in Otjua, Namibia. The terminations are a luscious pink and the rest of the crystals are olive-green with major pink highlights. The small crystal is doubly terminated. The crystals are translucent to partially gemmy, lustrous and all faces are nicely striated. The UNRETOUCHED backlit photos highlight the vivid color saturations and crystal translucency. Complete all-around with one repair and one side is partially contacted. Highly representative material from this locale. 112 grams. Ex Wes Parker Collection.