A pretty sculptural specimen of gemmy tourmaline var. elbaite crystals from Malkhan pegmatite field, Transbaikalia, Russia. They have a raspberry color, strong luster and nice surface striations – glassy and gem crystals to 17mm. They are well shaped and terminated. Some are doubly terminated. It displays all over 360 degree. For references see the 2019 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 50, # 3. In very good condition – some small damages. On acrylic base.

Fascinating!