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Tourmaline from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan

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A large size specimen of Elbaite tourmaline crystal with a prominent watermelon color zoning, often from the Paprok Mine in Afghanistan available

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline
Weight1400 grams
Added on12/23/2025
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok
RepairsNo
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026

Owner’s note

Damage free

Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
02/2025Pocket of crystals and mineralsNot disclosed

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