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Tourmaline w/ Lepidolite & Cleavelandite (excellent)
- Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California
- Small Cabinet, 7.3 x 4.0 x 3.7 cm
- Start Time: 09/26/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/03/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Gemmy lavender lepidolite crystals and pearlescent, bladed cleavelandite rosettes beautifully accent this outstanding Himalaya Mine tourmaline. The trigonal, translucent/gemmy crystal has rich classic "Himalaya pink" color, very high luster and well-striated sides. The termination is lustrous with a matte finish. Complete all-around and nearly pristine, this very fine crystal looks fabulous from every angle. A very trivial bit of termination edge wear is barely noticeable. The accessories really make this an exceptional and aesthetic Himalaya combination piece. It comes with custom-made and engraved lucite base valued at $150, for free. The former owner purchased this from dealer Dave Bunk five years ago for $3500. Value today???