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Elbaite, Lepidolite

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This MAGNIFICENT bi-colored CABINET gem tourmaline was obtained in a lucky purchase via satellite phone email from the mines, on its way down the hills to Peshawar, yet uncleaned. The luster of this pink grading up to the termination cranberry-red beauty is off the charts. The lower half of the crystal is partially wrapped in light lavender to off-white lepidolite. The STRIKING pyramidal termination is very gemmy. Hefty at 157 grams!

Product details

SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.5 x 3.0 x 2.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Lepidolite
Mineral guide
Learn about Lepidolite
lilac-purple mica from granitic pegmatites, forming rosettes and ball clusters with silky luster; prized for color, form, and collecting appeal.
Lepidolite
Regional guide
Lepidolite from Paprok, Afghanistan
Paprok lepidolite: lavender-to-pink mica forming pearly plates in a lithium pegmatite with tourmaline and quartz; prized for authentic Paprok assemblages.