gem RHODIZITE, TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE, FELDSPAR, QUARTZ


Specimen: #18173
Locality: Ampasogona pegmatite, Tetezantsio-Andoabatokely Pegmatite Field, Andrembesoa, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
Size: 35mm x 32mm x 28mm
Size description: Miniature
Shipping: USA 8.60, Canada 11.80, Worldwide 12.80, China via UPS 29.00 (USD)
Status: SOLD

Outstanding gem quality crystal of Rhodizite with Tourmaline var. Rubellite over base of Feldspar and Quartz from Ampasogona pegmatite, Tetezantsio-Andoabatokely Pegmatite Field, Madagascar. Rhodizite is very rare potassium analogue of Londonite. The best Rhodizite crystals in the world come from Madagascar and are highly sought after. The specimen displays sharp, transparent, vitreous and gem Rhodizite crystal of 10mm. It has pleasing light apple-green color and sharp habit combined with glassy luster. Rich raspberry Tourmaline var. Rubellite crystals add a nice colorfulness. The Rhodizite forms an excellent focal point at the top. The piece displays attractively all over 360 degree.  In very good condition – one micro nick and base contacts. On acrylic base.

Superb!



gem RHODIZITE, TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE, FELDSPAR, QUARTZ

gem RHODIZITE, TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE, FELDSPAR, QUARTZ

gem RHODIZITE, TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE, FELDSPAR, QUARTZ

gem RHODIZITE, TOURMALINE var. RUBELLITE, FELDSPAR, QUARTZ