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Tourmaline var. Rubellite (1978 find) ex Bob Byers Coll.
- Jonas Mine, Itataia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Miniature, 4.4 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm
- Start Time: 01/18/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/24/2013 6:30:29 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A beautifully gemmy and lustrous, vivid cranberry-red tourmaline crystal cluster from the most famous tourmaline discovery of all time at the Jonas Mine in 1978. This amazing gem tourmaline cluster has two parallel-growth crystals, both sharply terminated. Pristine, complete all-around. Seldom available, and initially obtained from an old stash in a gem dealership. This is a fine miniature and a gem Jonas, of any size but with quality, has to be one of the iconic pieces in any collection - there are so few good ones around, and the pocket is so important. Ex Bob Byers Collection. A TRUE CLASSIC. MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!!! Valued $1500 -1800