PKMT130 Paprok Mine Tourmaline Amethyst A mixture of agates

A mixture of agates

75" x 4" x 2"

This is a polished specimen featuring shades of light and dark blue agate with quartz crystal

in natural rough

also called Mookaite

PKMT130 Paprok Mine Tourmaline Amethyst A mixture of agatesThe Paprok mine in Afghanistan is in the mountains of a mineralogically rich pegmatite field. Situated northeast of Jalalabad in the Nuristan Province, this area is possibly the largest tourmaline deposit in Afghanistan, and frequently produces bicolor or 'watermelon' tourmalines. This Watermelon Tourmaline crystal has a bright pink center surrounded by a pale green outer ring, fading to solely green at the base. It has beautiful vertical striations