Tourmaline
at-auction$ 300
- Locality
- Cruziero Mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Dimensions
- 3.3 x 1 x 0.8 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- T175
Complete and terminated 'lipstick' Tourmaline that grades from a hot red/pink termination to green. The green zone is better than photos indicate. There is a chip one one side as seen in the fourth photo, otherwise it's undamaged with beautiful color. Classic gem Cruziero Tourmaline. Weighs 6.3 grams. Valued at $60/gram ($378).