Description/Interesting Notes:
A magnificent example of this rare tourmaline varietal from Mexico!!! These buergerite specimens came from a one time
find from a locality known only to the original miner!!! The miner brought his find to Tucson in the 1960's and
subsequently died without ever revealing the location to another person!!! As a result, this material is scarcely
encountered on today's market!!! Usually these specimens are seen as single crystals, with matrix specimens being
rare!!! This specimen hosts numerous sharp, lustrous, doubly terminated crystals prominently perched
on matrix!!! The crystals have deep root-beer brown color with a characteristic, slight inner iridescence seen
through the prism faces!!! Upon close inspection one can see some tiny topaz crystals in association as well!!!
This specimen is in fantastic condition all around!!!
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!!!
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