MALKHAN TOURMALINE WITH HISTORY

MALKHAN TOURMALINE WITH HISTORY

What a crystal. This Elbaite Tourmaline from the legendary Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia has that unmistakable old-school Russian character.

Deep wine-red and burgundy tones run through the crystal, with flashes of warmer color glowing from within. Add the sharp termination, strong vertical striations and beautiful natural luster, and this one has serious presence.

And the provenance makes it even better—ex. Lou Conti Collection, with the original label accompanying the specimen. I absolutely love pieces where the history travels with the crystal.

Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Russia
Elbaite Tourmaline
Ex. Lou Conti Collection

A killer Russian tourmaline with color, form, and provenance.

Elbaite Tourmaline specimen from Malkhan, Russia.