Tourmaline var. Indicolite – Afghanistan

Tourmaline var. Indicolite – Afghanistan

Weight532 g
Cabinet12 x 5 x 4.5 cm
SizeCabinet
LocalityDara-e-Pech pegmatite field, Dara-e-Pech District, Kunar, Afghanistan
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We are pleased to present this breathtaking Indicolite Tourmaline crystal from Afghanistan, representing one of the finest examples we have acquired in terms of both size and quality.

The crystal exhibits a rich, saturated blue color that is highly sought after among collectors. Its prismatic habit, vertical striations, and glassy luster give the piece a commanding presence. Measuring an exceptional size rarely seen in Indicolite, this specimen stands as one of the largest we have ever handled.

Though it bears a single professional repair with a minor restoration at the midpoint, the overall integrity, transparency, and intensity of color are unmatched. The termination is short yet complete, while the proportions make this a museum-grade acquisition of extraordinary beauty.

Indicolite, a rare blue variety of tourmaline, is prized for its depth of color and exceptional vibrancy. Afghanistan’s Nuristan region is renowned worldwide for producing some of the finest blue tourmalines ever discovered, making this crystal not only a remarkable specimen in terms of aesthetics but also a piece of significant mineralogical importance.

This specimen truly embodies what collectors seek in world-class tourmaline – size, rarity, vibrant color, and remarkable aesthetics.

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