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Tourmaline (unusual polychrome polished slice)
- Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
- Ex. Brian Kosnar
- Toenail, 3.3 x 2.8 x 0.3 cm, 5.91 grams
- Start Time: 05/11/2023 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/18/2023 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
- Winning Bid: $88
Item Description
The famed Himalaya Mine in San Diego County, California has produced some of the most well-known polychrome Tourmaline specimens from any US locality. Every now and then the crystals are sliced and polished to better show their beautiful internal coloring. This piece is a most unusual example as it featuring colors and patterns unlike anything I have seen in a Himalaya Tourmaline crystal. This polished slice shows small patches of rich pinkish-red "Rubellite" surrounded by pale pinkish light golden-yellow throughout the rest of the piece. The periphery or "rind" of the piece is complete all around, with no damage. A gorgeous example of these well-known and notably colorful Tourmalines in a strikingly odd color combination. From the collection of Brian Kosnar, purchased originally from Don Olson.
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Bidding History
| Bid Amount | Bid Time |
|---|---|
| $88 | 05/18/2023 6:39:11 pm (CDT) |
| $78 | 05/18/2023 6:32:44 pm (CDT) |
| $68 | 05/18/2023 5:45:15 pm (CDT) |
| $60 | 05/18/2023 5:45:15 pm (CDT) |
| $40 | 05/17/2023 3:48:36 pm (CDT) |
| $35 | 05/15/2023 3:23:27 pm (CDT) |
| $30 | 05/15/2023 1:34:55 pm (CDT) |
| $25 * | 05/15/2023 1:34:44 pm (CDT) |
| $25 * | 05/15/2023 1:34:44 pm (CDT) |
| $20 | 05/13/2023 2:00:36 pm (CDT) |
| $15 | 05/12/2023 5:16:07 pm (CDT) |
| $10 | 05/12/2023 3:04:37 am (CDT) |