{"product_id":"tourmaline-specimen-288g","title":"Tourmaline Specimen - 288g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndicolite Blue Tourmaline with Albite on Matrix – Afghanistan Mineral Specimen - 288g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking 288-gram natural Indicolite Tourmaline mineral specimen from Afghanistan, featuring numerous blue to teal-blue Tourmaline crystals distributed throughout a contrasting light-colored pegmatite matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most impressive feature of this specimen is the abundance of Indicolite. Numerous prismatic Tourmaline crystals can be seen across multiple surfaces, ranging from small embedded crystals to substantially larger elongated crystals. Several display beautiful deep blue-green to teal coloration, pronounced vertical striations and areas of attractive translucency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue Tourmaline contrasts beautifully against white to translucent feldspar and the soft cream to pale pink coloration of the surrounding matrix. Several larger translucent matrix crystals add additional structure and give the specimen excellent three-dimensional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 288 grams, this is a substantial collector specimen with Indicolite visible across much of the matrix rather than being limited to a single isolated crystal. Natural contacts, incomplete crystals and inclusions are visible throughout, while the strong blue coloration and abundance of Tourmaline make this a particularly attractive Afghan mineral specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e288-gram natural mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous blue Indicolite Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive blue, teal and blue-green coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral elongated prismatic Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong natural vertical crystal striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAreas of attractive translucency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite to translucent feldspar\/albite-rich matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cream and pale pink matrix coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicolite distributed across multiple areas of the specimen\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\u003eExcellent color contrast for display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53991510016300,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9163.jpg?v=1788114772","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-specimen-288g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}