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Elbaite Tourmaline with Pollucite on Muscovite

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A fine bi-coloured pink and mint green gemmy prismatic crystal of Elbaite Tourmaline measuring to 6cm displays aesthetically on the specimen with several further pink Elbaite crystals. Associated with rounded white crystals of Pollucite on an Albite/Muscovite matrix, from Paprok, Afghanistan. An excellent specimen of Elbaite with Pollucite.

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline, Elbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.0 x 7.4 x 4.8 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2026Unknown Owner$9,500.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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    Elbaite Tourmaline with Pollucite on Muscovite - Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan