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Elbaite ex. Chris Korpi Coll.
- Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California
- Small Cabinet, 6.4 x 4.1 x 3.0 cm
- Start Time: 08/08/2009 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/18/2009 7:15:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A gorgeous cluster of two intergrown crystals in sculptural arrangement, VERY fine for the size and the aesthetics. It also has the classic pink-red color, and unusually good transluceny for a Himalaya Mine tourmaline specimen. It is actually a floater because the bottom tips are also terminated (though not as sharply as the upper). It has a few trivial, acceptable dings, but no damage of note or worry. In person, this piece lights up like few Himalayas do, for color and translucency. Valued $3000-4000.