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Gem cranberry-red Tourmaline (Himalaya Mine!) ex Robert Whitmore Coll.
- Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California
- Miniature, 4.1 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm
- Start Time: 11/11/2009 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/19/2009 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Wow! An incredible, totally gem, cranberry-red tourmaline crystal. The color is off the charts and reminds me of fine Jonas or Cruzeiro Mine material. This is older, very high quality and very uncommon for the color crystal is from the famed Himalaya Mine. Ex Robert Whitmore Collection and valued at approx. $1000. Complete all-around and pristine. 62.2 carats or over 12 grams. Try to find another of this intense color from this historic locale and you will be hard-pressed. It is a STUNNING gem crystal for a US locality, comparable to Cruzeiro's finest. Cutter grade.