Blue-Mauve Tipped Elbaite Tourmaline with Cleavelandite from Chamachhu, Pakistan

A pretty elbaite tourmaline with cleavelandite specimen from Chamachhu, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.

This thumbnail specimen features a dark green elbaite crystal with a subtle blue-mauve color zone near the termination, attached to bright white cleavelandite crystal plates. The contrast between the darker tourmaline body, soft colored cap, and pale cleavelandite gives the piece a clean and attractive display look.

There are some tiny chips noted, but the main display remains very good and the specimen has a nice overall form for its size.

Details

Mineral: Elbaite Tourmaline with Cleavelandite
Locality: Chamachhu, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Size: 2.0 × 2.3 × 2.0 cm
Category: Crystal group / cluster
Size Range: Thumbnail
Color: Dark green elbaite with blue-mauve tipped termination and white cleavelandite
Condition: Very good main display; some tiny chips