A Collection of Tourmaline Slices,
consisting of a large and colorful Zambian tourmaline slice cut parallel to the C-axis showing three distinct zones ranging from a soft pink to colorless to a deep forest green, one side overgrown with sharp quartz crystals showing scattered tourmaline crystal inclusions, one side of slice has been resin coated for stability, together with two smaller slices cut perpendicular to the C-axis showing the classic trigonal crystal outline and "watermelon" coloration with outer green rinds and inner pink cores.

Accompanied by a brass caliper stand for the smaller tourmaline slice.
Largest slice: 23.50 x 11.40 cm.


Property from the Estate of Gerard L. Cafesjian, Naples, Florida