Tourmaline

Afghanistan
Gems, 3.90 ct, 9.8 mm
Start Time: 05/06/2010 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/13/2010 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Tourmalines are some of the most diverse and popular gems out there. This particular gem was cut from a piece of rough found a few years ago in Afghanisan The stone shows a lovely yellow-green color face up. One of the most impressive aspects of this gem is the fact that it is virtually eye clean, which is remarkable for Tourmaline. The stone has a "Step Round" cut. Tourmaline is classified as a "Type 3" gemstone, as inclusions are almost always present, and accepted by dealers and collectors, so when you find a clean stone like this, it's a real treat. I have to say that these stones are becoming harder and harder to find these days with so much gem Tourmalines coming out of Brazil and Africa lately.

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