Tourmaline (probably elbaite) with Albite      Minas Gerais, Brazil. Ex. Thomas G. Fowler Collection. Transparent surfaces grade to a translucent to opaque interior.  Good luster. Base contacts and very minor back contact.  No damage.  Terminations are crude with minor quartz crystals. Fibrous bands across a couple of areas indicate a slight bend/ healing to a couple of the crystals. Stands naturally on end. Very good, interesting, aesthetic specimen for this price. $475