Ref. CRI-1006

Buy Elbaite Tourmaline on Cleavelandite mineral specimen online

Elbaite Tourmaline on Cleavelandite from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan, Afghanistan, is a collector-grade silicates specimen prized for transparent pink-and-green tourmaline crystal color paired with snowy cleavelandite from a revered pegmatite district. The elbaite with albite association formed inside granitic pegmatite pockets where late-stage boron-rich fluids supported large tourmaline growth alongside albite and other pocket minerals, giving the piece the geological credibility serious mineral buyers expect when they search for tourmaline specimen for sale or Paprok tourmaline. Display appeal comes from termination clarity, crisp color zoning, and the classic contrast of gemmy elbaite rising from pale feldspar matrix, while the measured dimensions of 7.9 x 5.0 x 4.3 cm and weight of 174 grams place it in an easy-to-present small cabinet format for shelves, cabinets, and focused mineral photography. Collectors value material from Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan because Paprok tourmaline is sought after for elegant color combinations and the reputation of Nuristan as a source of world-class pegmatite gems and specimens. Well-balanced Afghan tourmaline remains a reliable premium category because collectors want both gem transparency and a true matrix-mounted specimen presentation. For buyers comparing authentic locality material online, this specimen combines provenance, aesthetics, and realistic pricing in the way strong mineral catalog pages should: with accurate data, natural-crystal context, and real collector appeal.

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Locality

Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan

Country / Region

Afghanistan / Asia

Species

Elbaite, Albite

Size / Weight

7.9 x 5.0 x 4.3 cm / Small Cabinet / 174 g