{"product_id":"tourmaline-specimen-341g","title":"Tourmaline Specimen - 341g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e341g Pale Mint Tourmaline on Lavender Lepidolite – Unique Kunar Afghanistan Cabinet Mineral Specimen\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 341-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 elongated prismatic crystals showing attractive transparency and natural vertical striations. The subtle Tourmaline color complements the pale lavender matrix beautifully rather than overpowering it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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\u003e341-gram natural cabinet mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous pale mint-green Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral elongated translucent Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional feathery and bladed Lepidolite formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft lavender to silvery-lilac coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourmaline distributed throughout the matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly unusual three-dimensional texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive natural pastel color combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent display and 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":53991421346092,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9138_36e95a14-4dec-4949-a686-5e37ed71cd08.jpg?v=1788108868","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-specimen-341g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}