Tourmaline coated by Muscovite (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)

Item Description

A thin, gemmy, rich green colored prismatic Tourmaline crystal that is partially and elegantly coated by beige colored groups of Muscovite from Minas Gerais. The Tourmaline crystal is WATER CLEAR when backlit. No damage, save the base where it was removed from the pocket. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").