Tourmaline (GEM) (ex Rolando Gioia Collection) (7.82 grams)

Item Description

A classic GEM quality Tourmaline from the famous Pederneira Mine in Brazil. The piece features a lovely blue-green hue that is virtually WATER CLEAR throughout the majority of the crystal. The faces are sharp and lustrous, and the classic trigonal termination gives the piece nice character. The piece would make a would make a wonderful addition to any Tourmaline suite, a gem crystal collection, or a Brazilian collection. The piece weighs 7.82 grams. Classic material and great quality from the standpoint of GEM CLARITY, color and form. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").