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Elbaite Tourmaline from Pech Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Pech Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 30691
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Pech Valley, Kunar Province, Afghanistan
Description:Flawless crystal of bi-colored elbaite tourmaline with complex, striated prism faces and complex pyramidal termination. Color varies from green at the top, pink in the center, and gray-green on the bottom. Edges show minor wear under magnification.
Overall Size:24x8x8 mm
Crystals:24 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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