Elbaite
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A fine, sceptered tourmaline thumbnail from Afghanistan. A 1.8 cm, gemmy and lustrous polychrome tourmaline is attached to quartz matrix. The rose-red base grades upward to pink and is "capped" by the incredible, indicolite termination.
Product details
SpeciesElbaite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.5 x 2.4 x 2.1 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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