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General30 Years of Tourmaline

12th Feb 2017 22:19 UTCAzur McHugh

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Recently obtained a very exciting lot of rough tourmalines. We are trying to identify their location and rarity.


Background as much as we know so far. They have been covered in dirt and spiders and rat nests for over 30 years in a train car. Originally bought from a German collection/collector around 1985-87. I know for sure some are from Madagascar and others are from Namibia because I have extensive experience with these locations and can identity them. Others I am having more trouble with. From what we learned the parcel has material from all over the world. I am going to attached a few photos here of 3 of the crystals but follow this link to see more photos of each one. We started to cut into two of them to get a better idea of the material. I have more if someone is an expert on all things tourmaline and would be willing to help it is much much appreciated!! Thanks everyone

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