Tourmaline
available$ 1,800
- Locality
- Nuristan, Afghanistan
- Dimensions
- 4.4 x 1.1 x 1 cm
- Size class
- Miniature
- SID
- SV125
Unusual, old Elbaite crystal from Nuristan, Afghanistan. The upper half is water clear and colorless (Achroite) with a green band in the center and a light pink at the base. Pristine and complete with a multi-faceted termination. Comes with a number of old labels, including a Mitchell Gunnell label indicating he acquired it in 1973 from Walt Lidstrom. Weighs 9.38 grams.