Rubellite Tourmaline in Lepidolite (1978 find)

Jonas Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Miniature, 3.7 x 3.0 x 2.8 cm
Start Time: 04/02/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/10/2014 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

A fabulous and cute miniature combination from the greatest tourmaline find of all-time at the Jonas Mine in 1978. A 3.3 cm, gemmy cranberry-red crystal is beautifully nestled in clusters of pearlescent lepidolite plates with a single, 1.5 cm, cleavelandite blade. Another 1.6 cm rubellite is hidden on the back. A glorious cutie valued at $750-1000.

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