Herderite, Tourmaline and Lepidolite (Unique for locale) ex Marty Zinn Coll.

Item Description

An ULTRA-RARE, UNIQUE and VERY SHOWY herderite, tourmaline and lepidolite specimen from Paprok, Afghanistan and the Marty Zinn Collection, #7925. Gemmy, pastel-green, arrowhead-shaped herderite crystals abound on the matrix, which includes very gemmy, green tourmaline crystals to 2.1 cm and very light lavender to tan lepidolite crystals. The dominant 2.8 cm herderite crystal is striking and there is a 5.2 cm horizontal crystal! All of the major herderites are PRISTINE. Herderite is not listed as coming from Afghanistan, but Marty has many direct sources, that very few in the mineral world can hope to obtain. Marty is generally considered to be the preeminent mineral show promoter in the world and thus has early access to many unique finds. The tourmalines appear to be a typical, green Paprok varietal and not like any general Brazilian tourmalines. Fairly valued at $1500, for unique rarity, quality, combination and provenance.