Purple cap Indicolite Tourmaline (rare classic) Elling Coll.

Item Description

A superb and RARE old-time elongated bi-colored tourmaline from Auburn. The glassy, gemmy, well-striated body is a unique blue, seldom seen from the US, Brazil or elsewhere. This exotic cutie may be UNIQUE to the district, as the purple termination is composed of a dense mat of sparkly, soft-to-the-touch hairs! The shape and embedded lepidolite add much character to this outstanding and classic rarity from the George Elling Collection. 39 grams mass. Valued at $1000-1250. Try to find another! A must for the species or locality collector.