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Elbaite Tourmaline on Albite from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Elbaite Tourmaline on Albite from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Elbaite Tourmaline on Albite from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Elbaite Tourmaline on Albite from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 32783
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline on Albite
Locality:Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Gemmy bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal protruding from white albite matrix. The elbaite crystal has several color zones of pink and green and is nearly flawless in the quarter.
Overall Size:5x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:38 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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