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110.85 Carat Lovely Bi Color Tourmaline from Kunar Afghanistan

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Lovely Bi Color Tourmaline From Kunar Afghanistan WEIGHT: 110.85 Carat DIMENSIONS : 2.8 x 2.9 x 1.5 Cm ORIGIN: kunar, Afghanistan TREATMENT: None Tourmaline is an extremely popular gemstone; the name Tourmaline is derived from Turamali, which is thought to mean "stone with mixed colors." Color is king for tourmaline, which is found in more shades and hues than any other gem. It varies in transparency and color to a substantial extent. Crystals of tourmaline may be of different colors in different portions or uniform colors throughout, which makes them appealing. Tourmaline Varieties: Buergerite, Chrom Dravite, Dravite, Elbaite, Feruvite, Foitite, Liddicoatite, Magnesio Foitite, Olenite, Povondraite, Rossmanite, Schorl, Uvite, Vanadium Dravite Enormous deposits of tourmaline are located in Afghanistan, Brazil, China, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, USA, Vietnam, and Zambia. What is tourmaline stone good for? Strengthens stamina. Energizes. Best healing stone for the physical heart. Creates a powerful flow of energy to all parts of the body. Yang (masculine) energy. Encourages courage- diminishes fear.
  • Attributed to:
    Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1 (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.11 in (2.8 cm)Width: 1.15 in (2.9 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Adam Style (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Crystal,Other
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2023
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Peshawar, PK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8500234197912
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