Tourmaline var. Elbaite

Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

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2.7 x 1.3 x 1 cm

Elegant, gemmy to translucent crystal of Elbaite Tourmaline from Paprok with the classic watermelon tourmaline color combination. It is a peachy pink grading to a blue stripe, and lastly to a light cool toned green at the termination. Nice size for a thumbnail display, weighing in at 8.9 grams. A few dings at the tip, it is not in perfect condition, but a lovely specimen nonetheless.