Elbaite Tourmaline
Unknown Owner
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Lustrous and translucent, with a pastel pink body and a nearly opaque blue cap (1mm), this elbaite crystal has a thin layer of albite and tiny albite crystals mixed with tiny elbaite gem pencils, on its non-display (back) side that bounce light back into the crystal and make it a darker pastel color than these normally are, for this particularly classic style for the location. The blue cap, though thin, is highly unusual. Pristine. The mass is 98 grams.
Product details
SpeciesTourmaline, Elbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.2 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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