Tourmaline from Afghanistan

Bibi Jan- Matriarch of Paprok

A stout indicolite tourmaline rising from a crown of radiating cleavelandite, its broad hexagonal termination appearing almost midnight black until light reveals flashes of deep cobalt and violet within the crystal.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 x 6.1 x 3.0 cm
Weight120 grams
Added on03/08/2026
LocalityAfghanistan
Current owner
Acquired
Aug 2025
Member since 2026

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Tourmaline from Afghanistan
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Afghanistan
A collector's guide to Afghanistan: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 752 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.