{"product_id":"tourmaline-crystal-5-7g","title":"Tourmaline Crystal - 5.7g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Tourmaline Crystal – 5.7g Paprok Mine Afghanistan – Large Gemmy Collector 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 \u003cstrong\u003epink Tourmaline crystal weighing 5.7 grams (28.5 carats)\u003c\/strong\u003e from the renowned Paprok Mine area of Nuristan, Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elongated crystal displays an exceptionally attractive \u003cstrong\u003esaturated raspberry-pink to vivid rose-pink color\u003c\/strong\u003e, becoming brilliantly illuminated when viewed in sunlight. The crystal retains its natural prismatic form with pronounced longitudinal striations running along the length of the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this piece particularly appealing is the combination of its substantial size, strong pink coloration and impressive translucency. Light penetrates deeply through much of the crystal, producing vivid flashes of hot pink and red-pink while still revealing the natural internal growth features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe termination shows natural surface character and minor edge wear\/contact rather than being perfectly pristine, which should be visible in the photographs. Despite this, the overall crystal form is excellent and the color is the primary attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt nearly \u003cstrong\u003e30 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial individual Paprok Tourmaline crystal and an impressive display specimen from one of Afghanistan's most famous gem-producing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e5.7 grams \/ 28.5 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural pink Tourmaline crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid raspberry to rose-pink coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong color saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly translucent with gemmy areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge elongated prismatic crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong natural vertical striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural termination with minor contact\/wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent display crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographed in direct 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":53989922144556,"sku":null,"price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_8926_974d9e22-7e32-4662-a856-a33ed3679c3c.jpg?v=1788033563","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-crystal-5-7g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}