Tourmaline var. elbaite on Cleavelandite, Afghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok - image 1
Photo by Frank Imbriacco III

Tourmaline var. elbaite on Cleavelandite, Afghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Frank A. Imbriacco III
Frank A. Imbriacco III
New Jersey
0 for sale·Member since 2025
13.8 cm multicolored tourmaline var. elbaite on cleavelandite with a bluish cap.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite, Cleavelandite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.8 x 5.6 cm
Added on06/04/2025
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok
RepairsNone

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
09/2024Frank A. Imbriacco IIINot disclosed
Acquired from James Webb (Focal Crystal).
2024James Webb (Focal Crystal)Not disclosed
On consignment from Andrew Irving.
—Andrew IrvingNot disclosed
Acquired from Collector's Edge.

Learn more

Tourmaline
Mineral guide
Learn about Elbaite
color range and crystal variety define a diverse group; top localities, value factors, quality assessment, and care tips for collectors.
Tourmaline
Regional guide
Tourmaline from Paprok, Afghanistan
Paprok, Afghanistan - tourmaline from a famed elbaite locality, color-zoned, prismatic crystals, prized by collectors for form and locality.