{"product_id":"tourmaline-specimen-231g","title":"Tourmaline Specimen - 231g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePale Tourmaline with Quartz on Lavender Lepidolite – Kunar Afghanistan Mineral Specimen - 232g\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e232-gram natural mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple pale Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong transparent to translucent prismatic crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly colorless to extremely pale lavender-pink Tourmaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong natural vertical crystal striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent terminated Quartz crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Quartz crystals throughout the specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft lavender Lepidolite-rich matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite and cream crystalline mineral associations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful pastel lavender and white coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent three-dimensional crystal formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourmaline visible across multiple areas of the specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural crystal contacts and incomplete areas visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive Afghan pegmatite collector specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKunar Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53991571915052,"sku":null,"price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9305_f5c78259-a151-4b5f-a75d-70c4e954eafd.jpg?v=1788120318","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-specimen-231g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}