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Pariaba Blue Tourmalines (rare - 2.31 carats) 
Back to Weekly COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - Dec 8,2011
Batalha Mine, Salgadinho, Paraiba, Brazil
- Starting Time:12/1/2011 07:00:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:12/8/2011 06:32:55 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:0.7 x 0.5 x 0.4 cm (largest)
- Size Description:2 Pieces - Thumbnails
Description:Famous Paraiba Blue tourmaline (elbaite with some copper content) is the rarest and most valuable tourmaline varietal in the world. These elegant, completely gemmy crystals have incredible, rich teal-blue color. It has trace copper only, yet has the color of cuprian rosasite. Although small, these are gem crystals that gram for gram are very fine. 2.81 carats total gem weight, 1.58 and 1.23 carats each. Valued at $300.
