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Liddicoatite Tourmaline with Quartz, Madagascar

$275,000
£210,754.24
€242,224.93
CA$386,251.02
A$432,286.12
CHF 226,286.36
MX$5,251,492.95
NOK 2,873,261.64
SEK 2,711,413.14
DKK 1,807,424.19

About the Item

LIDDICOATITE TOURMALINE WITH QUARTZ Anjanbonoina, Antananarivo Prov., Madagascar 7.1 cm tall x 6.8 cm wide Liddicoatite is an uncommon form of tourmaline. It was first discovered in Madagascar and recognized as a distinct member of the tourmaline group in 1977, and named in honor of Richard T. Liddicoat, a renowned gemologist and the president of the Gemological Institute of America. Liddicoatite crystals are typically very dark. Lapidaries slice them perpendicular to the c axis and polish the slices. This reveals the vivid colors and unique triangular color zoning, sometimes referred to as the “Mercedes” symbol. To see an actual gem-quality crystal of liddicoatite with matrix from Madagascar is an extreme rarity. This rubellite red liddicoatite and quartz was mined in 2018. It was part of a small pocket which produced the very finest known matrix liddicoatites from Madagascar. *Professionally repaired with minor restoration.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.8 in (7.1 cm)Width: 2.68 in (6.8 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    0
  • Condition:
    Repaired: *Professionally repaired with minor restoration.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6601238989212

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