Elbaite (4-color polychrome gem crystals)
Paprok, Kamdesh District
Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
9.6 x 5.5 CM (cabinet)
price: $5600
Super esthetic display piece in great condition! A long (7.6 CM) gem-clear shaft of tourmaline is composed of two parallel crystals well-perched on the matrix. The matrix itself is a mix of tiny Elbaites, Lepidolite, Quartz and Albite crystals partially coated with a hard Mica-rich clay coating. This forms an excellent contrast to the gem Tourmaline. Amazingly, there are no repairs on this delicate specimen, a rare complete matrix piece from the early 2000 era. The crystal is striated on all sides which looks almost chatoyant in some lighting but overall luster is brilliant, with good transparency and the color zoning has a distinctive pastel range. More impressive in person too.
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Elbaite (4-color polychrome gem crystals)
Paprok, Kamdesh District
Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
9.6 x 5.5 CM (cabinet)
price: $5600
Super esthetic display piece in great condition! A long (7.6 CM) gem-clear shaft of tourmaline is composed of two parallel crystals well-perched on the matrix. The matrix itself is a mix of tiny Elbaites, Lepidolite, Quartz and Albite crystals partially coated with a hard Mica-rich clay coating. This forms an excellent contrast to the gem Tourmaline. Amazingly, there are no repairs on this delicate specimen, a rare complete matrix piece from the early 2000 era. The crystal is striated on all sides which looks almost chatoyant in some lighting but overall luster is brilliant, with good transparency and the color zoning has a distinctive pastel range. More impressive in person too.
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