{"product_id":"tourmaline-crystal-8-65g","title":"Tourmaline Crystal - 8.65g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Purple Tourmaline Crystal – 8.65g Natural Elbaite from Paprok Mine, Afghanistan\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 \u003cstrong\u003e8.65-gram natural purple Tourmaline crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e from the renowned Paprok locality of Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. This impressive collector specimen features beautiful lavender, violet and rich purple coloration with especially strong color concentrated toward the upper portion of the crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crystal displays an attractive elongated prismatic formation with pronounced natural longitudinal striations. When illuminated, the specimen reveals beautiful translucency to transparency along with natural internal inclusions, growth features and color zoning that give the crystal considerable depth and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive features is the \u003cstrong\u003edeep violet-purple zone near the termination\u003c\/strong\u003e, which transitions into softer lavender and pinkish-purple tones through the body of the crystal. The combination creates a particularly attractive appearance when viewed in natural light or backlit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e8.65 grams, approximately 43.25 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial individual Tourmaline crystal with excellent display presence. While the crystal contains natural internal inclusions and is not represented as facet-grade material, its unusual purple coloration, size, crystal form and famous Afghan locality make it a highly desirable collector specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaprok is internationally recognized for producing exceptional Elbaite Tourmaline crystals in a remarkable range of colors, with distinctive purple and violet examples adding another dimension to the locality's celebrated mineral diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong\u003e8.65 grams \/ approximately 43.25 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Elbaite Tourmaline crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare purple and violet coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich violet-purple zone near the termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavender and pinkish-purple tones throughout the crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive natural color zoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful translucency to transparency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural internal inclusions and growth features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge elongated prismatic crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced natural longitudinal striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural termination with minor contact\/wear consistent with a natural mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent backlighting and display potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly collectible Paprok Tourmaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural, unpolished mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53989915328812,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_8701.jpg?v=1788031256","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-crystal-8-65g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}