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Elbaite

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A beautiful elongated crystal of gemmy tourmaline from Paprok, doubly-terminated, with accenting matrix at the bottom. This crystal is gemmy from top to bottom. The color goes from a lighter green at the bottom, to an intense green through the center, culminating in a perfect pink termination characteristic of Paprok tourmalines. Weighs 13 grams.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.1 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Known provenance

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

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