{"product_id":"aquamarine-specimen-81g-40","title":"Black Tourmaline Specimen - 81g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Tourmaline Schorl on White Albite – Skardu Pakistan Collector Mineral Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking natural Black Tourmaline specimen from the mineral-rich Skardu region of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. This impressive piece features a dense formation of lustrous jet-black Schorl Tourmaline crystals dramatically contrasted against a bright white Albite\/Feldspar matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe specimen contains numerous naturally formed Tourmaline crystals displaying the characteristic deeply striated prismatic surfaces of Schorl. Several larger crystals rise prominently from the matrix while smaller Tourmaline crystals cover much of the surrounding surface, creating an exceptionally rich and three-dimensional formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intense black coloration and reflective luster of the Tourmaline create outstanding contrast against the snowy white matrix. Different viewing angles reveal additional crystals, crystal faces, terminations and pockets throughout the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchorl and Albite combinations are among the classic pegmatite mineral specimens produced by the Skardu region of northern Pakistan, with particularly aesthetic examples prized for sharp crystal formation, luster and strong black-and-white contrast. Comparable collector specimens from the region are currently offered in the several-hundred-dollar range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Black Tourmaline variety \u003cstrong\u003eSchorl\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense multi-crystal formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous black Tourmaline crystals throughout the specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent jet-black coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong natural crystal luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced vertical striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic black-and-white mineral contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Albite\/Feldspar matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent three-dimensional collector specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplays attractively from multiple angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural, unpolished mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkardu District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53989913559340,"sku":"5034916695","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_8616_6c212ecc-f318-45cd-994f-9288bcac3855.jpg?v=1788030961","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/aquamarine-specimen-81g-40","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}