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Tourmaline Crystal - 8.65g

$290.00

Rare Purple Tourmaline Crystal – 8.65g Natural Elbaite from Paprok Mine, Afghanistan

Product Description

A striking 8.65-gram natural purple Tourmaline crystal from the renowned Paprok locality of Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. This impressive collector specimen features beautiful lavender, violet and rich purple coloration with especially strong color concentrated toward the upper portion of the crystal.

The crystal displays an attractive elongated prismatic formation with pronounced natural longitudinal striations. When illuminated, the specimen reveals beautiful translucency to transparency along with natural internal inclusions, growth features and color zoning that give the crystal considerable depth and character.

One of the most distinctive features is the deep violet-purple zone near the termination, which transitions into softer lavender and pinkish-purple tones through the body of the crystal. The combination creates a particularly attractive appearance when viewed in natural light or backlit.

At 8.65 grams, approximately 43.25 carats, this is a substantial individual Tourmaline crystal with excellent display presence. While the crystal contains natural internal inclusions and is not represented as facet-grade material, its unusual purple coloration, size, crystal form and famous Afghan locality make it a highly desirable collector specimen.

Paprok is internationally recognized for producing exceptional Elbaite Tourmaline crystals in a remarkable range of colors, with distinctive purple and violet examples adding another dimension to the locality's celebrated mineral diversity.

Key Features

  • Weight: 8.65 grams / approximately 43.25 carats
  • Natural Elbaite Tourmaline crystal
  • Rare purple and violet coloration
  • Rich violet-purple zone near the termination
  • Lavender and pinkish-purple tones throughout the crystal
  • Attractive natural color zoning
  • Beautiful translucency to transparency
  • Natural internal inclusions and growth features
  • Large elongated prismatic crystal
  • Pronounced natural longitudinal striations
  • Natural termination with minor contact/wear consistent with a natural mineral specimen
  • Excellent backlighting and display potential
  • Highly collectible Paprok Tourmaline
  • Natural, unpolished mineral specimen

Locality

Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

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