Tourmaline, Albite (Var: Cleavelandite)
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A GORGEOUS, gemmy and pristine tri-colored tourmaline with nicely contrasting, bladed, white cleavelandite from Pech, Afghanistan. The very glassy LAVENDER termination is underlain by a colorless layer. The base of the tourmaline is blue-gray. Lavender tourmalines are very uncommon from Afghanistan and this is a very good one. with just the right amount of matrix. It is stunning, in person! 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm
Product details
SpeciesTourmaline, Cleavelandite, Albite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.7 x 2.6 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nangarhar
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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