Pollucite with Tourmaline and Viitaniemiite – Pakistan
Pollucite with Tourmaline and Viitaniemiite – Pakistan
$3,000.00
| Weight | 1108.4 g |
|---|---|
| Cabinet | 12 × 10.5 × 6 cm |
| XL Pollucite | 7 × 6 × 2.5 cm |
| XL Tourmaline | 0.9 × 0.4 × 0.2 cm |
| Size | Cabinet |
| Locality | Chhappu, Braldu Valley, Shigar District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
SKU:
PLC-29
Category: Pollucite
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A fine specimen featuring a pollucite ball beautifully associated with numerous olive-green tourmaline crystals on a contrasting matrix. The pollucite displays an attractive translucent appearance, while the scattered tourmaline crystals add vibrant color and texture throughout the specimen, creating an appealing and balanced display. The combination of these two rare mineral species makes this an interesting and highly collectible example. Pollucite is a rare cesium-bearing mineral prized by collectors for its rarity and crystal size, while tourmaline is admired for its wide range of colors, durability, and beautifully striated crystal habit.
