{"product_id":"black-tourmaline-quartz-specimen-351g","title":"Black Tourmaline, Quartz Specimen - 351g","description":"\u003cp data-section-id=\"1nz4qpe\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Black Tourmaline, Quartz, and Mica on Albite Matrix – Premium Crystal Specimen from Skardu Valley, Pakistan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eDiscover this exceptionally rare \u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eBlack Tourmaline, Quartz, and Mica on Albite Matrix specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e from the famous Skardu Valley of Pakistan — a world-renowned mineral locality celebrated for producing some of the finest pegmatite crystal formations on Earth. This is not a common tourmaline specimen — it is a premium natural mineral display featuring dramatic crystal contrast, exceptional mineral association, and highly aesthetic formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eThis natural \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eBlack Tourmaline crystal specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases beautifully formed black tourmaline crystals paired with luminous quartz and shimmering mica, all naturally positioned on a bright white albite matrix. The combination of deep black tourmaline, reflective mica, sparkling quartz, and contrasting albite creates a visually striking and museum-quality collector’s specimen with outstanding balance and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eMineral specimens from Skardu Valley are highly sought after for their crystal quality, unique pegmatite formations, and aesthetic mineral combinations. Well-composed specimens featuring black tourmaline with quartz, mica, and clean albite matrix are increasingly difficult to source, making this piece highly desirable among serious collectors and high-end mineral enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"3srd4a\" data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features – Black Tourmaline, Quartz, Mica, and Albite Mineral Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a23r5k\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eRare Black Tourmaline on Albite matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9olvob\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eNatural quartz crystal association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iwg9ji\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eShimmering mica mineral inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11z8rwv\" data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eStrong contrast between dark tourmaline and bright albite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cxv36p\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eSourced from Skardu Valley, Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jerzw1\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eNatural, untreated, authentic pegmatite formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ltayqy\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eIdeal for mineral collectors, crystal displays, and investment-grade collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53201164763436,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9084.jpg?v=1778538207","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/black-tourmaline-quartz-specimen-351g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}