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Tourmaline 
Back to 100 reserve Gem Auctions #145
Afghanistan
- Starting Time:1/21/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:1/28/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:3.90 ct
- Size Description:9.8 mm
Description:Tourmalines are some of the most diverse and popular gems out there. This particular gem was cut from a piece of rough found a few years ago in Afghanisan The stone shows a lovely yellow-green color face up. One of the most impressive aspects of this gem is the fact that it is virtually eye clean, which is remarkable for Tourmaline. The stone has a "Step Round" cut. Tourmaline is classified as a "Type 3" gemstone, as inclusions are almost always present, and accepted by dealers and collectors, so when you find a clean stone like this, it''s a real treat. I have to say that these stones are becoming harder and harder to find these days with so much gem Tourmalines coming out of Brazil and Africa lately.
