Mineral: | Tourmaline, Variety: Elbaite
| Chemical Formula: | Na(Li1,5AL1,5)Al6(BO3)3[Si6O18](OH)3(OH) | Size: | | Weight: | | Transparence: | | Quantity: | | Origin: | Paprok, Nuristan Province (Nurestan; Nooristan), Afghanistan | This microcline and Cleavelandite matrix is hosting 25 undamaged tourmaline crystals. Apart from two exceptions all crystals disclosing fine terminations, luster and good transparency. Most elbaites disclosing a bright green color some showing more pinkish red hues. Fine matrix specimen from Paprok.
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