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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 55147
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Gemmy bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal with six-sided shallow termination. The elbaite varies from intense green in the middle to pink at both ends. Remnants of white albite matrix are on the bottom rear. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu, originally acquired in 2002 from D. Weinrich
Overall Size:7.5x2x1 cm
Crystals:75 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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