Updated 1/2/2010 with NEW TOURMALINES!

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Gorgeous Blue Cap Tourmaline on Golden Quartz!
A stunning example of the classic Blue Cap Tourmalines from California!
When you add in the fact that unlike many other Blue Caps, this specimen has never been
repaired or restored, the rarity and desirability increases by a factor of ten! The Tourmaline
itself is quite large, measuring just over 5 cm wide across the top and 9.5 cm in total length.
The top termination is complete and in good shape with only a few tiny contacts near the
rim. The blue coloration is vivid and deep, sinking 1 cm down until it changes over to a
hot-pink and then finally a deep red. The backside of the Tourmaline is incomplete where
it was removed from the host rock and this is pretty much the norm. The large Quartz
crystal is terminated and displays a rich yellowish-orange color with internal patches
of milky-white. I call it a Golden Quartz but one might almost consider it to be Citrine.
Blue caps of this caliber rarely appear on the market. I can highly recommend this one.
From the 1974 Pocket, Tourmaline Queen Mine, San Diego County, California.
Measures 16 cm by 14 cm by 11 cm in size.
Ex. Bill Larson, Perry Mineral Collections
Currently in the Kevin Ward Personal Collection
Price $45,000

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EXCEPTIONAL TOURMALINES with LEPIDOLITE!!
A stunning specimen of multi-colored Tourmaline crystals rising some 11.3 cm above a Lepidolite
covered base! The crystal surfaces are literally flawless with a glassy vibrance I rarely see in
Tourmaline specimens. Both crystals are perfectly terminated with emerald-green tips that evolve
into a bluish-green coloration which then changes over to a lighter green near the bottom. The lower
portion of the actually becomes "watermelon" in that the interior is red while the exterior is green.
The pinkish Lepidolite crystals are the perfect accent to this amazing, UNREPAIRED Tourmaline!
Circa 2001 from the Rocket Pocket, Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 11.3 cm by 2.5 cm in total size.
Price $25,000

Photo by Joe Budd

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Beautiful Tourmaline var. Indicolite crystals perched atop Quartz crystals!
The Tourmaline actually stretches down the entire backside, measuring 6 cm in length.
It's also quite thick, measuring nearly 4 cm at the base and 3 cm across the top. A good
portion of the crystal is a dark blue with the top being a vibrant gem blue! The Quartz
crystals could best be described as smoky and both are terminated atop Albite matrix.
From Paprok, Nuristan Province of Afghanistan.
Measures 6 cm by 6 cm in size.
Price $3500

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Gorgeous specimen featuring gemmy Rubellite nestled between Lepidolite and Cleavelandite!
Rubellite is one of my favorite varieties of Tourmaline (Indicolite being the other) and Jonas
Rubellites are among the best in the world! This specimen has over a half dozen terminated
Rubellite crystals covering both the front and back. The color is a rich cranberry-red and
the contrast between the slightly lavender Lepidolite and white Cleavelandite is stunning.
From the Jonas Mine, Itatiaia District, Conselheiro Peno, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 7 cm by 6.6 cm by 4.8 cm in size.
Ex. Ferris Mineral Collection
Price $5500

Photo by Joe Budd

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Superb miniature featuring a cluster of Schorl crystal on Albite with a Beryl var. Goshenite!
I call this gemmy 2.1 cm crystal a Goshenite because it is nearly colorless but some might
call it an Aquamarine due to a very slight hint of blue. It sits atop atop both the Schorl
and Albite and to the right of a perfectly terminated cluster of Schorl Tourmaline.
The Beryl habit is a more tabular hexagonal with glassy faces and matted edges.
From Shigar, Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas of Pakistan.
Measures 4 cm by 6.4 cm by 4.4 cm in size.
Ex. Gabriel Risse Mineral Collection
Comes with a labeled acrylic base
Price $1500

Photo by Joe Budd

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Pretty combination of Indicolite Tourmaline with plum purple Lepidolite!
There are actually five terminated Indicolite crystals on this specimen and all are very
transparent and gemmy. The largest crystal has a drusy dusting that adds sparkle to
the specimen but could be removed if so desired. It measures 2.4 cm in total length and
contrasts beautifully with the reddish-purple Lepidolite crystals which make up the matrix.
From the Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 8 cm by 6.8 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $2500

Photo by Joe Budd

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GORGEOUS! Attached crystals of gem Watermelon Tourmaline!
This cluster is not only gemmy but it also exhibits two distinct varieties of crystal termination!
The shorter crystal to the left exhibits basal termination (flat top) while the taller crystal to
the right exhibits a wonderful prismatic termination and greenish tip! The crystals are all
deeply colored with a large amount of luster rolling along the surface striations. Only one repair!
From the Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Doce Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 7.3 cm by 3 cm in size.
Price $3450

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Jonas Mine Tourmaline var. Rubellite!
Very cute miniature featuring a terminated Rubellite nestled among Lepidolite with Cleavelandite!
This a locality that's always in demand and I rarely see specimens in this size range. There
are several other smaller Rubellite crystals on the backside - one is doubly terminated!
From the Jonas Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 5.2 cm by 4.8 cm in size.
Price $985

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Bi-colored Tourmaline crystal with Lepidolite!
Gemmy crystal exhibiting a strong luster and glassiness with a mint-green termination
leading into a gorgeous rose-pink color! When placed under lighting, this crystal glows!
From Paprok, Kunar Province of Afghanistan.
Measures 7.6 cm in length by 1 cm in size.
Ex. Matthew Webb Collection
Price $2850

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Photo by Joe Budd

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Glassy crystals of reddish-brown Uvite Tourmaline sitting atop clear Magnestite!
One of the prettiest examples I've seen in a long time, these Uvite crystals are GEM and actually twinkle
when rolled from side to side under lighting. The colorless Magnesite really allow the color to pop through!
From Brumado, Bahia, Northeast Region, Brazil.
Measures 5 cm by 6 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $1500

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Reddish-pink Tourmaline crystals perched atop Albite and Orthoclase!
The main crystal rises 2.2 cm above the Orthoclase and is fully terminated with
an attached smaller crystal. The Tourmaline to the right is also terminated.
From Paprok, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan.
Measures 6.4 cm by 6.4 cm in size.
Price $685

Photo by Joe Budd

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EXCEPTIONAL!!! Museum quality plate of intensely lustrous Schorl crystal clusters on white Quartz!
These incredible Schorl specimens appeared about 7 years ago in Tucson and have all but disappeared
from the market. I purchased this large cabinet plate in 2006 because it was the largest of the entire lot
that I was fortunate enough to cherry-pick. It's now making its first website appearance and trust me,
the above photo (as good as it may be) does not do the specimen justice! The Schorl Tourmaline
clusters are incredibly vibrant and lustrous with a satiny sheen that just can't be captured in a photo.
These black crystal clusters are made even more impressive by the stark-white Quartz crystal
matrix that they sit on. This is the finest and largest specimen of this material that I've ever owned
or offered on the website. It would easily make a great centerpiece for the finest mineral collection.
From the Guadalupana Mine, Cerro de Chavito, Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico.
Measures 19 cm by 24.1 cm by 8 cm in size.
Ex. Revelle Mineral Collection
Price $4500

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EXCEPTIONAL!! Tremendous specimen featuring Pink Tourmalines (Elbaite) with Quartz and Lepidolite!
This specimen is amazing in many ways, not the least of which is that there are no repairs. It seems like
almost all Elba Tourmaline specimens are reattached but these are 100% unrepaired and unrestored.
The color is a beautiful hot pink and the crystals are glassy and translucent. The upright Tourmaline
on the right measures 3.5 cm in length and is perfectly terminated. The slanted Tourmaline on the left
is crudely terminated against Cleavelandite and measures 3 cm in length. The Quartz crystals at
top are also terminated and provide the perfect background. A rare specimen and unique opportunity.
From the Grotta d'Oggi Quarry, San Piero in Campo, Elba Island, Italy.
Measures 9 cm by 7.5 cm by 7.5 cm with 3.5 cm and 3 cm Tourmalines.
Ex. Perry, Kevin Ward, Freilich Mineral Collections
Price $14,500

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AWESOME combo featuring a large Schorl Tourmaline atop Smoky Quartz with Aquamarine!
I love the look of this specimen and the addition of the small Aquamarine is a great touch!
From the Erongo Mountains in Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 10.4 cm by 8.3 cm in size.
Price $1750

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Exceptional! Perhaps the finest specimen of Schorl with Smoky Quartz
on Albite in the lot! All four Schorl crystals are doubly terminated and are
perfectly framed by the Smoky Quartz point as they lay atop the white Albite!
The surfaces are glossy and reflective and I can barely find a contact anywhere.
From the Erongo Mountains in Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 14.5 cm by 10 cm in size.
Price $2450

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Killer specimen of terminated Schorl Tourmaline with Albite!
Glossy, sharp surfaces with a perfect textbook termination!
From the Erongo Mountains in Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 8.5 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Price $950

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Green Tourmaline with pinkish interior!
Cute specimen featuring two distinct terminations!
From a locale near Coronel Murta, Aracuai, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Measures 5.5 cm in length.
Price $545

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Tremendous Schorl specimen! Doubly terminated with Smoky Quartz wearing an Albite "hat"!
This is not only a great Schorl combo but it's also a very unique specimen with a weird Albite
cluster sitting atop the upright Smoky point! The specimen is pristine with sharp terminations
and no damage to speak of. The front termination of the large Schorl is textbook and glassy!
From the Erongo Mountains in Namibia, SW Africa.
Measures 6 cm by 5.3 cm in size.
Price $1450

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Gemmy Tourmaline var. Rubellite crystal on Quartz!
From Mogok, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma).
Measures 3.2 cm by 3.3 cm in size.
Price $685

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Velvety sprays of Schorl Tourmaline with Smoky Quartz on matrix!
These specimens appeared about five years ago in Tucson and quickly disappeared.
From the Guadalupana Mine, Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico.
Measures 8 cm by 8.3 cm in size.
Price $285

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