Tourmaline (gemmy) on Quartz (ex Richard A. Kosnar Collection)

Item Description

Brazil is one of the most prestigious gem crystal producing countries in the world, and arguably the most prolific Tourmaline producer extant. This piece is a magnificent small cabinet display specimen featuring a superb quality, GEM Tourmaline crystal which is aesthetically flarling of a WATER CLEAR, very slightly smoky Quartz group from this world famous Tourmaline producing locality. The piece is completely unrepaired, which is not common for matrix Tourmalines from any Brazilian locality. The Tourmaline crystal is extremely sharp and lustrous with a classic pyramidal termination and noteworthy striated prism faces. The color is mostly green, and CRYSTAL CLEAR when backlit, but there is a bit of pink that can be seen near the base of the Tourmaline. The Quartz group has fine quality, smooth, brilliant faces and looks beautiful against the stark green hue of the Tourmaline. Hard to photograph, but better in person. This is an older specimen, mined in 1974 and from the collection of Richard A. Kosnar (the namesake for Kosnarite), and although it looks like more of a modern Pederneira type specimen, we know that Rich personally acquired this one in Brazil while on a buying trip. Valued at $3,000 and comes with a free custom lucite base for display.