{"product_id":"tourmaline-crystal-4g-3","title":"Tourmaline Crystal - 4g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Pink Tourmaline Crystal – Paprok Mine, Kunar Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional Natural Pink Tourmaline crystal was recovered from the world-famous Paprok Mine in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, a locality celebrated for producing some of the finest gem-quality tourmalines ever discovered. Weighing an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e4+ grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, this crystal displays a vibrant raspberry-pink color with outstanding transparency, brilliant vitreous luster, and a beautifully preserved natural termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal exhibits classic trigonal growth with crisp prism faces and excellent internal clarity that allows light to illuminate its rich pink hues from every angle. Minor natural contact areas remain from its formation within the pegmatite pocket, preserving the authenticity of this remarkable collector specimen. Fine examples from Paprok Mine have become increasingly scarce, making quality crystals of this size and color highly sought after by both mineral collectors and gem enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Pink Tourmaline (Elbaite) crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4g+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibrant raspberry-pink color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent transparency and vitreous luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-defined natural termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic trigonal crystal habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor natural contact areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium collector-quality specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthically sourced from Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaprok Mine, Kunar Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53989738545452,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_8674_5e649adf-fa75-482b-b888-3748f92ca016.jpg?v=1788021948","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-crystal-4g-3","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}