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Tourmaline var. Rubellite ex. Graw Coll. viewBack to Special $999 Reserve Auction - Jan 19

Sosedka Mine, Malkhan, Transbaikal, Russia
  • Starting Time:1/7/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:1/19/2010 07:00:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:6.6 x 3.7 x 3.7 cm
  • Size Description:SMALL CABINET

Description:This is an INTENSE maroon-colored tourmaline crystal of extremely high quality for the locale, and was mined over a decade ago. It has the classic "siberite" color, a deep cranberry hue found seldom today. The crystal is complete all around and even has a little attached matrix in the backside. It has excellent lustre on the termination, which is also complete. The piece masses 94 grams.