Tourmaline
at-auction$ 475
- Locality
- Rubaya, North Kivu, Dem. Rep. of Congo
- Dimensions
- 4.1 x 1 x 1 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- LP369
Well terminated single Tourmaline crystal from recent finds in the Congo. The crystal grades up from red at the base to a medium green. Complete all around and undamaged and weighs 8.14 grams. These new Tourmaline from the Congo are some of the best quality, most transparent Tourmaline ever found. When you can find them, Congo Tourmaline typically sells for $100-$300 per gram, with exceptional pieces selling for much higher.