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Tourmaline Specimen - 231g

$209.99

Pale Tourmaline with Quartz on Lavender Lepidolite – Kunar Afghanistan Mineral Specimen - 232g

Product Description

A beautiful 232-gram natural Tourmaline, Quartz and Lepidolite mineral specimen from Kunar Province, Afghanistan, featuring numerous extremely pale Tourmaline crystals distributed across a soft lavender Lepidolite-rich matrix with prominent Quartz crystals.

The specimen has an unusually delicate pastel appearance. Several elongated prismatic Tourmaline crystals extend prominently across the matrix, displaying exceptional transparency in areas, pronounced natural vertical striations and coloration ranging from nearly colorless to extremely pale lavender-pink.

One of the most visually striking features is the prominent terminated Quartz crystal rising above the matrix. Its well-defined crystal form creates a strong focal point and contrasts beautifully with the long slender Tourmaline crystals surrounding it.

The underlying matrix displays attractive pale lavender coloration with white to cream crystalline mineralization throughout. Numerous smaller crystals and complex growth formations give the specimen considerable texture and make it interesting from multiple viewing angles.

Rather than relying on intense Tourmaline color, this specimen stands out for its unusual combination of transparent prismatic Tourmaline, prominent Quartz crystals and soft lavender matrix. At 232 grams, it is an attractive collector specimen representing the complex pegmatite mineral associations for which Afghanistan is well known.

Key Features

  • 232-gram natural mineral specimen
  • Multiple pale Tourmaline crystals
  • Long transparent to translucent prismatic crystals
  • Nearly colorless to extremely pale lavender-pink Tourmaline
  • Strong natural vertical crystal striations
  • Prominent terminated Quartz crystal
  • Additional Quartz crystals throughout the specimen
  • Soft lavender Lepidolite-rich matrix
  • White and cream crystalline mineral associations
  • Beautiful pastel lavender and white coloration
  • Excellent three-dimensional crystal formation
  • Tourmaline visible across multiple areas of the specimen
  • Natural crystal contacts and incomplete areas visible
  • Attractive Afghan pegmatite collector specimen

Locality

Kunar Province, Afghanistan

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