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Tourmaline (1990s Bubble Gum pocket)
- Paprok, Kamdesh Dist., Nuristan, Afghanistan
- Ex. Kurt Hefendehl
- Small Cabinet, 7.6 x 5.0 x 3.1 cm, 141 grams
- Start Time: 08/08/2024 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/17/2024 6:06:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $3,407
Item Description
This is THE neon pink color that was, at the time in the mid-1990s, called simply "bubblegum" pink and came from a small zone of this rich Afghanistan region at the time. They have remained famous - and not equaled - ever since. Other than a few aberrant single crystals, there has never been another find like this in Afghanistan, and the color is a shade more neon and pink than anything else from anywhere else - so today, they remain unique. This complete all around specimen is a truly glowing color source and stands out on any shelf! It is not just pink, but neon pink. Ex Kurt Hefendehl collection. Valued $7500-plus.
This specimen is part of the 2024 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium benefit auction, with proceeds benefiting Mineralogical Record, Rocks & Minerals, Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, and mindat.org. Donated by The Arkenstone. Thanks to all of our participants!
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Bidding History
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| $3,407 | 08/17/2024 6:02:48 pm (CDT) |
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