Elbaite, Cleavelandite Albite - Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan

Elbaite, Cleavelandite Albite

Do you know Richardson Beard?

Invite them to claim this profile and join EarthWonders.

Help improve this record

No owner is registered for this specimen yet. If it's yours or you know more about it, you can add the owner, provenance, publications and other details.

Elbaite on cleavelandite albite, 14.5 cm, Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan. Ex Steve Smale collection. Joe Budd photo.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite, Cleavelandite, Albite

SizeCabinet

Dimensions14.5 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Publications

Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 8

Current owner

Richardson Beard

Added by the community · Not a registered member

Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Steve Smale	Not disclosed

Comments

Learn more

Mineral guide

Learn about Elbaite

color range and crystal variety define a diverse group; top localities, value factors, quality assessment, and care tips for collectors.

Regional guide

Tourmaline from Paprok, Afghanistan

Paprok, Afghanistan - tourmaline from a famed elbaite locality, color-zoned, prismatic crystals, prized by collectors for form and locality.

Locality guide

Paprok

Paprok, Afghanistan - a premier gem pegmatite locality known for color-zoned elbaite tourmalines and a wealth of rare minerals, prized by collectors worldwide.

Elbaite

$523Median

752Sold (12 mo)

$55Last sale

Recent salesSee more