Tourmalines on Quartz (ex Obodda)

Item Description

A geometric cluster of gemmy and lustrous, bi-colored toumalines is aesthetically set in the starkly contrasting matrix plate of glassy quartz points and cleavelandite blades. The tourmalines, up to 3.5 cm long, are various shades of yellow-green and olive-green and the highly unusual, pyramidal terminations are lustrous with a matte finish. The major tourmalines are pristine. This is a RARE and excellent tourmaline varietal with quartz from the Shigar Valley and the Herb Obodda dealer stock. Herb valued this piece at $350, five or more years ago. Unusual in style and perhaps a varietal such as dravite