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Tourmaline and Quartz Specimen - 708g

$450.00

Rare Black Schorl Tourmaline on Tourmalinated Quartz with Albite & Red Hematite – Collector Mineral Specimen from Skardu, Pakistan

This exceptional collector-grade mineral specimen from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan showcases a dramatic association of lustrous black Schorl tourmaline, tourmalinated quartz, white albite, and striking red hematite. Multiple well-formed Schorl crystals emerge naturally across the specimen, including a prominent elongated crystal that creates a bold three-dimensional display.

The quartz hosts abundant naturally included black tourmaline needles, producing the highly sought-after appearance known as tourmalinated quartz. Brilliant white albite provides outstanding contrast against the glossy black tourmaline, while vivid red hematite crystals add an eye-catching splash of color rarely seen on specimens of this style. The combination of contrasting minerals, impressive crystal architecture, and excellent display aesthetics makes this a standout cabinet specimen.

Collected from the famous alpine pegmatites of northern Pakistan, this piece is ideal for advanced mineral collectors, museums, or anyone seeking a statement specimen that beautifully represents one of the world's premier mineral-producing regions.

Key Features

  • Origin: Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
  • Minerals: Black Schorl Tourmaline, Quartz, Albite, Red Hematite
  • Crystal Habit: Thick prismatic Schorl crystals with abundant tourmaline inclusions in quartz
  • Color: Jet black, translucent white, and vibrant red
  • Condition: Collector-quality natural specimen with excellent display aesthetics
  • Display: Attractive from multiple viewing angles with outstanding contrast
  • Perfect For: Fine mineral collections, museum displays, home décor, and investment-quality specimens

Why Collect Pakistani Tourmaline?

Pakistan's alpine pegmatites are renowned for producing some of the world's finest tourmaline specimens. Pieces displaying large lustrous Schorl crystals, naturally tourmalinated quartz, contrasting albite, and colorful accessory minerals such as hematite are highly prized for their beauty, rarity, and artistic natural formations. This specimen is an outstanding example of that remarkable geological environment and would make a centerpiece in any serious mineral collection.

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