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Elbaite

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A fine gem crystal of tourmaline from Paprok, with a layer of grassy-green sandwiched between two pink sections. This is actually a compound crystal, with the thin sidecar termination right next to the "main" crystal. The terminations are typical for Paprok: fine, transparent and glassy. The crystal is doubly-terminated (though rough on the bottom end, appearing more like a contact face with coating). Weighs 30 grams.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Known provenance

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

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