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Elbaite Tourmaline from Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Elbaite Tourmaline from Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Elbaite Tourmaline from Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 71262
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Lustrous doubly-terminated bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystals with no matrix attached. The elbaite tourmaline crystals are internally transparent, but with flaws, and are predominantly green with a pink zone at the upper termination. Collected ca. 1990
Overall Size:17x10x7 mm
Crystals:17 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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