Tourmaline. Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. 10.7 x 9.3 x 6.5 cm (4.21...

Description

Tourmaline
Stak Nala, Haramosh Mountains, Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
10.7 x 9.3 x 6.5 cm (4.21 x 3.66 x 2.55 in)

This piece is a group of Tourmaline crystals studded with several translucent white blades of Cleavelandite. Coming from Stak Nala, one of the most famous Tourmaline sources in Pakistan, this specimen features a single crystal rising above the center of the piece, reaching 10.7 centimeters in height. This crystal has a deep olive green core surrounded by a colorless exterior, all of which is nicely contrasted by the associated Cleavelandite crystals. Each of the Tourmaline crystals are topped with flat terminations that are accented with heavily striated faces.

From the Collection of William and Ruth Loomis.

More Information: This piece is in great condition with one repair in the upper half of the main crystal.


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