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Tourmaline Specimen - 691g

$449.99

691g Pale Mint Tourmaline with Albite on Lavender Lepidolite – Large Rare Kunar Afghanistan Statement Mineral Specimen

This is a spectacular 691-gram large cabinet mineral specimen from Kunar Province, Afghanistan, featuring numerous pale mint-green Tourmaline crystals distributed across contrasting white Albite and a beautiful lavender-purple Lepidolite matrix. The combination of pastel green, white, and lavender gives this specimen exceptional visual appeal and makes it especially attractive as a statement display piece.

What I particularly like about this specimen is the amount of exposed lavender Lepidolite. Rather than simply serving as a small accent, the Lepidolite forms a substantial portion of the visible matrix and creates an excellent background for the lighter Tourmaline crystals. Numerous elongated, vertically striated Tourmaline crystals occur across multiple sides, including several highly visible crystals extending outward from the matrix.

At 691 grams, this is a substantial specimen with excellent presence. It displays differently depending on orientation, with Tourmaline crystals and Lepidolite visible across a broad surface rather than being concentrated in only one small area. The natural texture of the Albite adds further contrast and dimension.

This mineral association is documented from the Kunar region and is particularly collectible when lavender Lepidolite, Albite, and Tourmaline occur together in an aesthetic cabinet specimen. Comparable Kunar specimens featuring Lepidolite, Albite and Tourmaline have historically been described by specialist mineral dealers as unusual for the region.

Key Features

  • Large 691-gram statement specimen
  • Numerous natural pale green Tourmaline crystals
  • Beautiful lavender-purple Lepidolite matrix
  • Contrasting white Albite crystal formations
  • Tourmaline crystals distributed across multiple areas of the specimen
  • Attractive pastel green, lavender and white coloration
  • Strong three-dimensional cabinet display
  • Highly collectible Afghanistan pegmatite mineral association
  • Excellent statement piece for a serious mineral collection
  • Natural specimen with impressive size and visual complexity

Locality

Kunar Province, Afghanistan

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