Russian Tourmaline Slice – Malkhan Pegmatite Field

A rich amber-orange core sits within concentric bands of lemon yellow and blush pink, with a dark rind completing the outer shell. This one showcases textbook elbaite zoning, including angular internal growth lines and a vivid, juicy palette.

From the remote Malkhan Range in Transbaikal, Russia, these tourmaline slices are from one of the most celebrated tourmaline-producing pegmatites in the world.

What you’re looking at is natural elbaite tourmaline, cut into slices to reveal the vivid color zoning that developed during growth. Malkhan tourmalines are especially prized for their intense saturation and clarity, often showing striking combinations of pink, red, yellow, and green, with occasional zoning that mimics triangular or hexagonal symmetry — a natural result of the crystal’s trigonal system and complex internal chemistry during formation.

These slices are from single crystals, not assembled or fused, and often exhibit:

✨ Sharp internal zoning

✨ Deep pink to cranberry hues, golden yellow cores, bright yellow and pink outer layers, and dark “rind” borders

✨ Natural internal features like growth tubes, mica inclusions, or subtle etching

✨ No heating or treatment — these colors are 100% natural

💎 Mineral species: Elbaite (a lithium-rich member of the tourmaline group)

🧭 Origin: Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Eastern Siberia, Russia 🇷🇺 

📐 Formation: Sliced perpendicular to the c-axis of prismatic crystals.

This piece weighs 7 grams.

These are ideal for serious collectors, gem cutters, or anyone seeking rare and naturally artistic mineral specimens. The Malkhan locality has a limited and unpredictable production history, making each piece a highly desirable addition to any collection.