Elbaite Tourmaline, Cassiterite, and Albite
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Lovely bi-colored Elbaite crystal with unusual color pattern, associated with Cassiterite and Albite. The Elbaite grades from pastel purple down to a deep grey-blue, and it is nestled between two blades of Albite. At the base rests a superbly lustrous Cassiterite crystal, completing what is an excellent, aesthetic combination piece. Cassiterite is extremely rare for this locality, and the association adds a huge level of rarity and desirability to the specimen. This was long in the Obodda collection and was displayed at his show exhibits of his famous toenail/thumbnail suite, many times.
Product details
SpeciesTourmaline, Cassiterite, Elbaite, Albite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 2.5 x 2.3 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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