{"product_id":"tourmaline-specimen-172g-1","title":"Tourmaline Specimen - 171g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Tourmaline Crystal Cluster on Albite Matrix – Nuristan Province, Afghanistan - 171g\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 171-gram natural Green Tourmaline mineral specimen from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, featuring an impressive concentration of deep green to blue-green Tourmaline crystals distributed throughout a contrasting white crystalline matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature of this specimen is the abundance and intensity of the Tourmaline. Numerous prismatic crystals occur across the specimen, ranging from smaller translucent crystals to several substantial dark green Tourmaline crystals. Under strong light, portions of the crystals reveal beautiful teal-green and blue-green coloration, while pronounced natural vertical striations add excellent crystal texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tourmaline is surrounded by white to translucent Albite-rich material with additional silvery to cream-colored bladed mineral formations. This bright matrix creates excellent contrast against the darker Tourmaline and gives the specimen a complex, highly three-dimensional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 171 grams, this is a substantial collector specimen for its size, with Green Tourmaline occurring across multiple surfaces rather than being limited to a single isolated crystal. Natural contacts, incomplete terminations and inclusions are visible, but the rich coloration and unusually abundant Tourmaline make this an especially attractive Nuristan mineral specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e171-gram natural mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant Green Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep forest-green to blue-green coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive teal-green translucent areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral substantial prismatic Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous smaller Tourmaline crystals throughout the matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong natural vertical crystal striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting white to translucent Albite-rich matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilvery and cream-colored bladed mineral formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourmaline visible across multiple surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly three-dimensional natural formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural contacts and incomplete crystal areas visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Nuristan pegmatite mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuristan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53991528890668,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9209.jpg?v=1788116030","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-specimen-172g-1","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}