ELBAITE with QUARTZ & ALBITE. Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. ...

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ELBAITE with QUARTZ & ALBITE
Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

This nice combination of a single Tourmaline prism sprouts from a group of sharp Smoky Quartz crystals. Only about one-third of the Tourmaline protrudes above the Smoky Quartz what does is 3.07 inches (7.8 cm) high and 0.59 inches (1.5 cm) in diameter. Its color ranges from light pink in the basal areas to an almost colorless terminal zone, showing faint pink and blue hints. The Tourmaline is lustrous and gemmy where it is exposed above the Quartz crystals. The Quartz has minor nicks, but, otherwise, the crystals are glassy and in excellent condition. There is a certain amount of Albite overcoated with Muscovite at one side of the base. The Tourmaline has been repaired and there is a tiny nick to one of the 'meets' on the termination of the Tourmaline. This matrix specimen is in fine to excellent condition.
Overall measurements: 4.4 x 4.0 x 3.7 inches (11.2 x 10.2 x 9.3 cm)

Illustrated: Fong/Walker, M., Neumeier, G., & Walker, J. (Eds.). (2015). The World of Tourmaline: The Gerhard Wagner Collection. Dallas, Texas: Ivy Press. Page 64.

Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000.

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