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Tourmaline

Tasiast, Inchiri Region, Mauritania

5.14cm x 4.5cm x 3.5cm (matrix specimen)

2.4cm x 2.1cm x 2cm

2.33cm x 2.1cm x 2cm

Ex. Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres (BRGM)

Ex. Tony Nikischer Collection<


Description/Interesting Notes:

A unique example of tourmaline from a VERY rare locale - Mauritania!!! This is a group of three specimens - one on matrix with albite and lepidolite and two individual crystal sections (these actually fit together)!!! I must start by saying that these pictures do not come close to capturing the color which is very unique indeed!!! The crystals have a very attractive blue green color that is unlike that seen from any other locale (it has an almost Paraiba-like color)!!! Some of the crystals show a core of pink tourmaline and slight, partial alteration to purple lepidolite!!! The crystal segments were fractured in situ and later naturally "cemented" together by quartz (some of which has a curious, almost granular like appearance)!!! In person this material is quite characteristic indeed!!! Tourmaline specimens from this locale are virtually non-existent!!! This specimen retains an old label from the Bureau de Recherches Geologiques et Minieres (BRGM) in France (the French equivalent to the U.S. Bureau of Mines) as well!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!! This specimen is from the collection of Tony Nikischer!!! We just acquired the 6000+ specimen PERSONAL collection of Tony Nikischer and there are going to be some very exciting minerals to come in the upcoming days and weeks!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!!


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