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TUC09-X5
Tourmaline on Quartz
Jonas Mine, Itataia, Minas Berais, Brazil
Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm
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This is the so-called "Cupid's Heart" crystal. nicknamed this down in Brazil many years ago. I had heard of the piece, but not seen it, til recently. It features a quartz that superficially LOOKS like a Japan law twin, although is off by a few degrees and so is rather just a heart-shaped, tabular quartz of unusual form. The gem rubellite perched in the middle of the quartz is about 3 cm, and utterly transparent and gemmy. It is as high a quality Jonas piece as you can ask for. The overall aspect of the piece is simply striking. PHOTO BY JOSEPH BUDD.