Tourmaline with Quartz, Cleavelandite, and Lepidolite from Afghanistan
Tourmaline with Quartz, Cleavelandite, and Lepidolite from Afghanistan
| Weight | 1389 g |
|---|---|
| Cabinet | 12.5 x 11.5 x 8 cm |
| Size | Cabinet |
| Xl Tourmaline | 4.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm |
| Xl Quartz | 10 x 05 x 03 cm |
| Locality | Dara-I-Peach, Kunar Province, Afghanistan |
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This truly exceptional specimen from Dara-I-Peach in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, presents a beautifully balanced and visually striking combination of minerals. At its center are two twin-shaped tourmaline crystals in a deep seafoam color, both of which show remarkable translucency and vivid saturation. Their tone is soft yet vibrant, capturing light in a way that gives the crystals a glowing presence. These tourmalines stand out as some of the finest examples in both quality and color that we have had the pleasure to acquire.
Adding to the beauty of the piece is a delicate, flower-like cluster of cleavelandite, gracefully nestled near the tourmalines. The contrast between the crisp white cleavelandite and the seafoam tourmaline creates a natural sense of movement and elegance. Alongside this is a striking, window-clear quartz crystal, measuring ten centimeters in length, which contributes both scale and transparency to the overall arrangement. A subtle touch of soft pink lepidolite adds one final accent of color and texture, bringing a gentle warmth that complements the cooler tones of the other minerals.
Weighing 1389 grams and measuring just over twelve centimeters, this cabinet specimen offers a rare and harmonious composition. The clarity, color balance, and crystal quality are exceptional, and the visual symmetry between the minerals elevates this piece into a class of its own. Without question, it ranks among the most aesthetically refined specimens we have encountered in this particular style and association.
