{"product_id":"pink-tourmaline-specimen-12g","title":"Pink Tourmaline Specimen - 12g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulticolor Tourmaline Crystal Lot – 12g Paprok Mine Afghanistan – Pink, Blue \u0026amp; Green Collector Specimens with Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful 12-gram collection of natural multicolor Tourmaline crystals from the famous Paprok Mine area of Nuristan, Afghanistan. This hand-selected lot features an impressive range of natural colors, including aqua blue, teal, blue-green, mint green, deep blue-green and a distinctive pale pink Tourmaline crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystals display the classic elongated prismatic growth and pronounced vertical striations associated with fine Afghan Tourmaline. Several pieces show particularly attractive translucency and gemmy areas that become especially vivid when viewed under strong lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of the collection is the larger pale pink crystal, which provides a striking contrast against the predominantly blue and green crystals. The variation in crystal size, color and formation makes the group especially attractive when presented together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire \u003cstrong\u003e12-gram lot is sold together in the display case shown\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a ready-to-display collection from one of Afghanistan's most celebrated Tourmaline localities. Paprok is internationally recognized among mineral collectors for producing exceptionally colorful elbaite Tourmaline crystals. \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\u003eTotal weight: \u003cstrong\u003e12 grams \/ approximately 60 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural multicolor Tourmaline crystal collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e20 individual crystals\/fragments\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful aqua, teal, green, blue-green and pink coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a standout larger pale pink Tourmaline crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous translucent to gemmy areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural prismatic crystal formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong longitudinal crystal striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix of terminated, partially terminated and naturally incomplete crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent educational or collector reference lot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as the complete lot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay case shown is included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural material with no treatment represented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographed in strong natural sunlight to demonstrate color and transparency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaprok Mine area, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53989823742252,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_8755_f0e92f4a-6ee8-44ff-8699-d2669d73e23b.jpg?v=1788027770","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/pink-tourmaline-specimen-12g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}