
Rubellite Tourmaline on Quartz
Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Russia
12.5 cm tall x 15 cm wide
In the natural world, minerals come forth from the earth as they are, but we select those specimens that have contrasting elements as they invigorate our senses. What we search for as collectors is a divergence of color, texture, form, and clarity; it creates a complex visual experience.