Tourmaline with Lepidolite & Clevelandite Specimen — 28.13 g (Afghanistan)

Tourmaline with Lepidolite & Clevelandite Specimen — 28.13g (Afghanistan)

A natural specimen featuring well-defined Tourmaline crystals intergrown with Lepidolite and delicate Clevelandite blades. At 28.13 g, this is a compact, display-quality piece with attractive contrast and textural detail, sourced from Afghanistan.

Why it’s interesting

• Multi-mineral association: combines tourmaline prisms, lilac lepidolite mica and clevelandite blades in one matrix.
• Collector appeal: excellent colour and textural contrast in a light, manageable size.
• Classic locality: Afghan pegmatites are internationally recognised for high-quality tourmaline and accessory species.

Details

• Minerals: Tourmaline, Lepidolite, Clevelandite
• Form: Natural specimen
• Weight: approx. 28.13 g
• Origin: Afghanistan
• Listing: 1 × specimen (as pictured)

Mineralogical notes

• Tourmaline: typically elbaite group; may show pink to green zoning.
• Lepidolite: lithium mica with characteristic lilac to silvery tones and micaceous sheen.
• Clevelandite: bladed variety of albite, forming delicate white to translucent fans.
• Hardness: Tourmaline Mohs ~7–7.5; Lepidolite ~2.5–3; Clevelandite ~6–6.5.

Suggested uses

• Excellent display or reference specimen for pegmatite mineral assemblages.
• Suitable for educational collections and mineral photography.
• Lightweight, making it easy to handle or showcase in drawer systems and small cabinets.

Care

• Handle gently, especially around lepidolite and clevelandite (fragile surfaces).
• Dust with a soft brush or cloth; do not soak or use chemicals.
• Store separately or cushioned to avoid damage to delicate crystal edges.

Note: Natural mineral specimens show unique structures, contact points and inclusions—each piece is one of a kind.