Awesome NEW find of Afghan Tourmaline known as "Papra" Tourmaline. This material is from a fairly new find in Afghanistan and probably is Liddicolite as we have seen the triangular pattern on some of the material that comes from this mining are; however, since we haven't tested it we can't guarantee which species of Tourmaline it is or is not. This is VERY similar to some of the material coming from Nigeria only the colors usually cut some of the most vibrant finished gems. The Bi-Colored stones from this mining area are the new rave and command prices that rival Neon Blue-Green stones!! There are a few stones in this lot that are Bi-Colors with the Green and Pink combinations though they are limited. The lot is running roughly 90% TOP Facet Grade and has some of the most unbelievable PURE Pinks and Olive Greens. We are offering this lot to you at below Market Value as the seller has an interest in promoting this new material! Don't miss your chance on getting a taste of this new material as we don't stock too much of it due to current market prices.

1. Afghan Tourmaline pockets tend to be relatively small in size and as a result consistency in color & quality is a rarity! We have never seen Afghan Tourmaline sold by the kilo with like colored and quality material and lots are generally small in size seldom going over 1/2-1 kilo.

2. All Afghan Tourmaline is exhumed from primary deposits and as a result mining costs are considerably higher due to dynamite expenditures and traveling expenditures to get to remote mining areas. It is also interesting to note that since all Afghan Tourmaline is from primary deposits most rough will usually have sharp crystal faces.