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Gem bi-colored Tourmaline (rare locale)
- Azad Kashmir, Pakistan
- Miniature, 4.5 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm
- Start Time: 05/29/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/02/2011 6:34:48 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Mineral specimens of ANY type are extremely rare from this region of Pakistan, but here we have a beautiful bi-colored tourmaline. This water-clear, well-striated, gem crystal has a gorgeous, indicolite-blue base followed by a 5 mm achroite or colorless zone. The remainder of the crystal is a very pretty bottle-green. The steep, trigonal termination faces are lightly frosted/etched with each face having different character. Pristine. This stunning, rare gem beauty is valued at $500. 6 grams. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!!