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Tourmaline

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This is NOT just a normal, average quality piece from the locality. A truly elegant cluster with a main tourmaline of the classic Paprok style, but with a more elegant look to the piece than you usually see in matrix specimens of this size. It has a nice balance with a small bit of matrix, and accent crystals. It has a wonderful, bright red cap. It is pristine and complete all around. In person, even more colorful to my eye in room lighting (fluorescent), than under the standard sunlight halogens we use for photography. Joe Budd Photos. From the longtime Collection of Frank Imbriacco, recently dispersed.

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.3 x 4.1 x 2.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired 08/2024
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed
—Tom SpannNot disclosed
Acquired from Stuart Wilensky (Wilensky Exquisite Minerals).
2011Stuart Wilensky (Wilensky Exquisite Minerals)Not disclosed
Acquired from Frank A. Imbriacco III.
05/2006Frank A. Imbriacco IIINot disclosed
Acquired from Gobin Minerals.

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