Tourmaline

Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA
Ex. Bob Reynolds, Rice Museum
Cabinet, 12.0 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm
Start Time: 03/30/2023 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 04/08/2023 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $1,528

Item Description

A classic, large, old-time bi-colored gem tourmaline from the famed Himalaya Mine - and terminated on both ends! About one-half of this striking, limpid, glassy, well-striated trigonal crystal with satin luster faces is classic "Himalaya pink". The other half has subtle and unusual olive-green overtones, that adds much character, color, and contrast. The doubly-terminated crystal has decidedly different terminations. The matte luster pinacoidal pink termination is highlighted by an interesting etched side. The basal termination is rehealed and also has interesting etching. This complete all-around and pristine large Himalaya tourmaline is characteristic of material from the 1960s to 1980s finds. The green dispersion at one end of the pink crystal is a fascinating and uncommon highlight to this very fine older gem tourmaline. Mass is 59 grams. MUCH, MUCH better in person. The gemminess, glassiness and luster made photography difficult so please see the video. Ex Bob Reynolds collection. This is a significantly large specimen, and a classic style valued $3000-3500. Donated to the Rice Museum by a local donor, for this benefit auction.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$1,528 04/08/2023 6:10:25 pm (CDT)
$1,478 04/08/2023 6:10:25 pm (CDT)
$1,350 03/31/2023 4:39:37 pm (CDT)
$1,300 03/31/2023 4:39:37 pm (CDT)
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