Liddicoatite Tourmaline (ex Brian Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

Liddicoatite is a rare Tourmaline species named after the gemologist Richard Liddicoat, the former president of the Gemological Institute of America. Recently, there was a find of some great Liddicoatite specimens from Madagascar. There are more localities for Liddicoatite in Madagascar than any other country worldwide. Many of you are probably familiar with the great multi-color polished slabs of Liddicoatite from Madagascar that show a wonderful array of patterns and color arrangements, but typically Liddicoatite is not often seen in euhedral well terminated crystals. This specimen is an excellent crystal for any Tourmaline collector as it has excellent form, great luster and sharpness, and a rare seen deep purple plum color in the center with a beautiful pinkish-red hue on the exterior. The crystal is slightly translucent around the edges of the sharp, lustrous faces and is also doubly-terminated to boot! A beautiful and rare Tourmaline crystal.