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Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored) from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored) from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored) from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored) from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 72316
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored)
Locality:Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Lustrous transparent bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystals with three-faced pyramidal terminations and no matrix attached. The upper half of the elbaite crystal is pale-green and the lower half is pale-pink, with pink upper termination. Ex. G. McLoughlin collection. Weight: 18.9 grams
Overall Size:5x1.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:38-50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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