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Dravite Tourmaline scepter (rare) Schlichter Coll.
- Aletai County, Xinjiang Autonomous Region, China
- Miniature, 4.1 x 4.1 x 3.3 cm
- Start Time: 08/11/2012 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/16/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Dravite specimens are very uncommon from this more obscure region of China and a dravite scepter, exceptionally so! The splendent crystal has a sharp, three-sided, pyramidal termination and ten prism faces! It is jet-black with just touches of brown. The crystal looks like a large bolt with tapered threads. Complete all-around. Mostly out of sight, modest termination edge wear is noted and the base is contacted. A facinating, rare species and very rare form from this locale. Ex Schlichter Collection.