PKMT133 Paprok Mine Tourmaline 20 Hematoid Quartz polished pebble comes

Hematoid Quartz polished pebble comes in possible shades of light red-orange to pink to deep red

The opposite has a brighter green cap with basal termination

it makes superb cabochons and takes an exceptional polish

surrounded by howlite and black onyx

PKMT133 Paprok Mine Tourmaline 20 Hematoid Quartz polished pebble comesThe 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 light pink center surrounded by a pale green outer ring, fading to solely green on one end. It has beautiful vertical striations and