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Gem Elbaite w/ Lepidolite (Ralph Clark Coll.)
- Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California
- Thumbnail, 2.5 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm
- Start Time: 02/05/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 02/12/2015 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An aesthetic and adorable elbaite combination thumbnail from this famed locality. The striking parallel-growth, gem crystals are the classic "Himalaya pink" and are beautifully accented with a cascade of lilac lepidolite crystals. The pyramidal terminations are lightly frosted and there's just a hint of green here. There's also a hint of olive-green at the base, which is broken and rehealed; technically doubly terminated. Pristine. An outstanding cutie from the Ralph Clark Collection, a noted thumbnail collector. Valued at $400-500. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON! The gemminess and luster made photography difficult.