Elbaite, Morganite Beryl

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Elbaite on morganite beryl, 2.9 cm, from Papra mine, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. Ex Ghulam Mustafa; Mark Mauthner photo.

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SpeciesElbaite, Beryl, Morganite

SizeMiniature

Dimensions2.9 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Publications

Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 82

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Alexander Schauss

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Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Fine Art Minerals	Not disclosed

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