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Tourmaline
- Malkhan pegmatite field, Transbaikalia, Eastern Siberia, Russia
- Miniature, 5.1 x 2.1 x 2.0 cm
- Start Time: 01/02/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/06/2011 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Malkhan tourmalines have a unique look, unlike most other worldwide localities. This very pretty, bi-colored, gemmy to translucent, lustrous, crystal has a golden-yellow base with riveting, raspberry-red above. The pyramidal termination faces are frosted and the very tip is golden-yellow! Complete all-around and pristine. The backlit photos really highlight the intense color saturations. An outstanding bi-colored tourmaline from this locale. 35 grams. Valued at $400-600.