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Elbaite Tourmaline

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For the size, this is a perfectly balanced specimen that is as large a miniature of this iconic Afghani style as you can ask for. It is a limpid, glassy and gemmy, bi-colored elbaite crystal with a beautiful grass green body and a rich pink termination. The mass is 28 grams. ex Smale collection.

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline, Elbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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