Gemmy bi-colored Tourmaline

Malkhan pegmatite field, Chitinskaya Oblast', Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia
Cabinet, 10.2 x 2.0 x 2.0 cm
Start Time: 07/27/2017 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/03/2017 6:34:51 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Gorgeous rich raspberry-red color above a fantastic gem yellow-green base with a red rind form an outstanding large bi-colored gemmy tourmaline from Malkhan. The upper red section of the highly lustrous, well-striated trigonal crystal is translucent and the termination faces are etched. A striking gem nodule is visible on the base. Complete all-around and pristine. An exemplary bi-colored Malkhan tourmaline. The crystal GLOWS, when backlit. 83 grams mass. Valued at $2500-3000. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!

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