Description/Interesting Notes:
A terrific example of tourmaline from Brazil!!! This specimen consists of a sharp single crystal of tourmaline!!! The
crystal has glassy luster, gemmy clarity, and lively blue-green color!!! Upon close examination one can see that this specimen
has a core of lighter colored tourmaline that occupies the lower two thirds of the crystal, followed by a zone of slightly darker
blue green color near the termination (picture a watermelon tourmaline where the pink zone is replaced by almost
colorless tourmaline)!!! The termination is undamaged and shows a curious pattern that almost looks like crackled glaze - however upon
close examination one can see that each complex face has microscopic crystalline feaures!!! Upon viewing down the c-axis one can
see that there are numerous triangle-shaped zones of varying shades fo green - a very curious feature indeed!!!
Simply a fantastic and unique example of this esteemed gem species!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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