{"product_id":"tourmaline-specimen-258g","title":"Tourmaline Specimen - 258g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePale Mint Green Tourmaline on Lavender Lepidolite Matrix – Kunar Province, Afghanistan - 258g\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 and highly unusual 258-gram natural mineral specimen from Kunar Province, Afghanistan, featuring numerous pale mint-green Tourmaline crystals scattered throughout an exceptionally textured lavender Lepidolite matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this specimen especially distinctive is the Lepidolite. Rather than appearing simply as massive purple matrix, the Lepidolite forms intricate bladed and feathery aggregates across much of the specimen, creating a flowing three-dimensional texture with a soft silvery-lavender appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous naturally formed Tourmaline crystals emerge from and between the Lepidolite formations. Their coloration ranges from extremely pale green to delicate mint-green, with several prismatic crystals displaying attractive translucency and natural vertical striations. The subtle Tourmaline color complements the pale lavender matrix beautifully rather than overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 258 grams, this is an excellent cabinet-size specimen for a collector who appreciates unusual crystal associations, delicate pastel coloration and complex natural pegmatite formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e258-gram natural mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous pale mint-green Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate pale green to mint-green coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral elongated prismatic Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive translucent crystal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural vertical Tourmaline striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally textured lavender Lepidolite matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive bladed and feathery Lepidolite formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft silvery-lavender coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly three-dimensional natural formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive pastel green and lavender contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent cabinet-size 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":53991528497452,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9159.jpg?v=1788115310","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-specimen-258g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}