Tourmaline var. Cuprian Tourmaline Neuschwaben, Karibib District, Erongo Region, Namibia 5.5cm x 4.2cm x 1.86cm Ex. Charlie Key Collection

Description/Interesting Notes: crystal measures 1.37cm An ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR example of rare cuprian tourmaline from Neuschwaben!!! These Neuschwaben tourmaline specimens are the only other tourmalines that can truly compare to true Paraiba tourmalines - both in terms of their unique chemistry and their exceptional color - however these specimens from Neuschwaben are exponentially more rare!!! These Neuschwaben tourmaline crystals are true cuprian toumaline just like the Paraiba specimens!!! The color of this specimen is absolutely stunning - there is truly nothing like it!!! In person it is immediately apparent that you are looking at something altogether different - this is not simply a blue tourmaline - this specimen has AMAZING color that is only seen in true, choice, CUPRIAN tourmalines like the famed specimens from Paraiba!!! Few collectors have ever heard about these Neuschwaben tourmalines before, primarily because they are SO rare that they are virtually nonexistent!!! These amazing blue tourmalines date to the 1950's and nearly all of the material was consumed by the lapidary trade where they commanded amazing sums at the time and set the standard for gem at the time!!! This specimen is worth a tidy sum for its gem rough alone - however, this specimen hosts a single, superb crystal aesthetically perched in matrix!!! The crystal has complex, glassy faces, gemmy clarity and absolutely amazing color!!! This specimen is nothing short of spectacular in person!!! The intense blue color is unlike ANYTHING you've ever seen in a tourmaline!!! This is TRUE, CHOICE PARAIBA COLOR CUPRIAN TOURMALINE!!! These specimens are next to impossible to obtain - and their gem value is so great that very few specimens even exist!!! This specimen is from the well known collection of Charlie Key!!! This specimen is easily worth into the four digits, so don't miss out!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY OCTOBER 18th!!!

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