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Tourmaline from Roundu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

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While justifiably famous for the wide array of rainbow colors they display, members of the tourmaline group are occasionally found without any color—Achroite tourmaline is a rare variation most often seen in unique color zoning throughout the specimen. This particular example has a unique quality to it--most of the zoning lacks color on this piece while there are a few distinct hues of pastel green and light sky blue scattered throughout. Aside from its color, the variation of crystal habits adds a subtle element of complexity. The smaller crystal spray cluster at the base of the larger crystal has an incredible clarity and luster adding to the overall aesthetics.

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.7 x 5.7 x 7.3 cm
Weight144 grams
Added on01/01/2025
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Aug 2025
Price paid
$12,500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—One-Off MineralsNot disclosed

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Tourmaline from Roundu District
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Locality guide
Roundu District
Roundu District, Pakistan — renowned miarolitic pegmatites yielding aquamarine, tourmaline, topaz, rare phosphates and elbaite; a premier collector locality.