{"product_id":"tourmaline-crystal-1-973g","title":"Tourmaline Crystal - 1.973g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach-Pink Tourmaline with Albite – 2.294g Paprok Mine Afghanistan – Gemmy Crystal 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\u003eAn elegant natural \u003cstrong\u003epeach-pink Tourmaline crystal with contrasting white albite matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e from the famous Paprok Mine area of Nuristan, Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighing \u003cstrong\u003e2.294 grams (11.47 carats)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this specimen features a remarkably slender, elongated Tourmaline crystal with excellent translucency and beautiful soft coloration ranging from \u003cstrong\u003epeach and salmon-pink to delicate rose-pink\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the direction and intensity of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal displays strong natural longitudinal striations and an attractive termination. Its glassy, translucent upper portion allows light to travel through the crystal particularly well, highlighting darker internal growth lines and subtle variations in pink coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most appealing features is the naturally attached \u003cstrong\u003ecream-white albite matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e, which forms small bladed crystals along the lower portion of the Tourmaline. Rather than distracting from the crystal, the matrix gives the specimen additional character and provides excellent visual contrast against the transparent pink Tourmaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an especially attractive example of the classic Tourmaline-and-albite association for which the pegmatites of Nuristan are internationally known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e2.294 grams \/ 11.47 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Tourmaline crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeach-pink, salmon-pink and soft rose coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent translucency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemmy upper crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, slender prismatic formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced natural vertical striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive natural termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally attached \u003cstrong\u003ealbite matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatrix appears consistent with bladed \u003cstrong\u003ecleavelandite albite\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent contrast between pink Tourmaline and cream-white matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographed in strong natural sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaprok Mine area, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53989956911404,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_8946.jpg?v=1788034189","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-crystal-1-973g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}