Afghanistan has long been celebrated for producing some of the world’s most celebrated tourmalines, particularly from the storied deposits of Kunar Province, where crystals are prized for their saturated color, clarity, and architectural form. Well-developed examples of this scale, retaining strong termination and aesthetic association on matrix, are especially sought after by collectors of fine caliber.
This commanding specimen is centered by a prominent, prismatic tourmaline crystal of deep blue-green coloration, its lustrous faces displaying vertical striations and notable translucency. The tourmaline is anchored by a matrix adorned with numerous smaller tourmaline crystals, creating a dynamic interplay of scale and repetition that enhances the composition’s visual depth. The combination of fine crystal quality and its balanced, multi-species composition elevates this specimen as a striking and highly collectible example from one of the world’s most revered tourmaline localities.