Uvite, Tourmaline - Afghanistan, Kandahar

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specimen
Uvite, Tourmaline
SpeciesSize
Comments
Details
ColorsBrown, White
SizeLarge
Dimensions10.4 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm
Species
Description
One of the richer specimens we obtained from a new fine of uvite tourmaline "near" Kandahar - a relatively large plate (for this find) with DOZENS of these gemmy, caramel-colored tourmaline crystals on a contrasting stark white matrix! The uvites measure to 0.7 cm. 10.4 x 6.5 x 2.5cm
Known provenanceKnowing where your specimen comes from and who owned it adds to its story and value. Good provenance helps prove it's authentic and preserves important details about its discovery.
Unknown owner
Purchase
Richardson, Texas, USA

Unknown previous owners

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