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Tourmaline 
Back to 100 reserve Gem Auctions #146
Afghanistan
- Starting Time:1/28/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:2/4/2010 06:45:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Start Bid:$100
- Reserve Bid:$100
- Current Bid:n/a
- Size:3.26 ct
- Size Description:9.2 mm x 7.0 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 rich yellow green color with a slight blue shade in areas. One of the most impressive aspects of this gem is the fact that it is only very very slightly included which is remarkable for Tourmaline. 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 nearly 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. The stone has a "Deep Emerald" cut.
