Elbaite, Lepidolite
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A fine, doubly terminated, gemmy, lustrous and pristine bi-colored tourmaline from Peech, Afghanistan. The pink, pyramidal termination grades downward to pleasing apple-green to a pinacoidal termination with a pink core. The sidecar crystal and part of the main crystal are interestingly clothed in off-white lepidolite microcrystals.
Product details
SpeciesLepidolite, Elbaite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.1 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Kunar, Dara-e-Pech pegmatite field
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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lilac-purple mica from granitic pegmatites, forming rosettes and ball clusters with silky luster; prized for color, form, and collecting appeal.Regional guide
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