Gemmy purple-cap Indicolite Tourmaline (33 grams)

Pederneira mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazi
Small Cabinet, 5.6 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm
Start Time: 01/09/2020 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/16/2020 6:30:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $371

Item Description

Beautiful indicolite-blue color on this excellent trigonal tourmaline from the circa 2010 finds at the famous Pederneira Mine. The gemmy, very glassy, highly lustrous, well-striated layered crystal is dramatically accented by the fantastic M.C. Escher-like stepped-growth purple termination. Complete all-around and nearly pristine. The bit of noted termination edge wear is only a modest detraction. The one clean repair lower in the crystal is certainly acceptable in the context of pegmatite species. The crystal glows, when backlit. VERY difficult to photograph correctly with the gemminess, glassiness, high lustre, striations and interior layering. MUCH better in person! A classic Pederneira purple-cap indicolite. 33 grams mass.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$371 01/16/2020 6:23:47 pm (CST)
$361 01/16/2020 6:23:47 pm (CST)
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