Liddicoatite Tourmaline

Ambalabe Pegmatite, Betafo Dist., Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar
Miniature, 4.2 x 3.4 x 2.4 cm
Start Time: 03/03/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/10/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A striking and beautiful intergrown cluster of shockingly gemmy and lustrous, bi-colored, liddicoatite/elbaite crystals from Madagascar. The vibrant colors are cranberry-red and golden-orange, truly unusual on these well-striated beauties. The cluster is pristine and all of the crystals are doubly terminated. The snow-white feldspar and quartz crystals are a super compliment. Super material from this less well-known pegmatite, obtained from Dr Federico Pezzotta many years ago by exchange. It is a gorgeous miniature with many display angle possibilities. 22 grams.

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