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TOURM7 - Tourmaline var. Uvite with Magnesite and Quartz
$ 195.00 (=~ € 182.37)
Brumado, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil
miniature - 4.2 x 3 x 2 cms
This Uvite has a deep green color, and is pleasantly "stacked," vertically. It has a sprinkling of Magnesite and Quartz crystals, making it a desirable specimen from Brumado. This piece originated through Hawthorneden, back when they were readily being found. Since then, the supply of good Uvites has dried up. Pic #3 is the back side of the specimen, also attractive and with a small area missing a crystal (not too eye catching and it's on the back!).
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TOURM29 - Tourmaline Var. Elbaite
$ 295.00 (=~ € 275.89)
Kunar Province, Afganistan
small cabinet - 5.1 x 1 x 1 cm
This is an old piece I acquired directly from Dr. Steve Smale, the renowned mathematician and mineral collector around 2008. It is a beautiful gem green color and with remarkable clarity. It involves three crystals are tightly crystallized together. It weighs 7.9 grams. It's in fine condition with only a micro ding on one of the lower crystals. Overall a beautiful tourmaline.
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