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Tourmaline var. Elbaite 
Back to SPECIAL $999 RESERVE AUCTION - TUESDAY JAN. 24, 2012
Malkhan Mines, Far Eastern, Russia
- Starting Time:1/12/2012 06:30:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:1/24/2012 05:30:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:8.1 x 3.6 x 3.0 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:Most Russian tourmaline does not excite me so much, for its generally dark colors or pale colors. This elbaite is doubly-terminated with the basal termination being a "healed" old in situ break. It is lustrous and translucent and multi-hued. From the upper termination down it is orangey-red, to orange-yellow, then grades to a golden amber near the base. Size, translucence, and color change make this one of the most interesting Malkhan elbaites I have seen, although it should be stated the luster is moderate, not glassy . The gem weight is 188 grams.
