{"product_id":"tourmaline-specimen-386g","title":"Tourmaline Specimen - 386g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e386g Mint Green Tourmaline with Albite \u0026amp; Lepidolite – Nuristan Afghanistan 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\u003eAn impressive 386-gram natural Green Tourmaline specimen from Nuristan, Afghanistan, featuring an exceptional concentration of mint to seafoam-green Tourmaline crystals across a contrasting Albite and Lepidolite matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable feature of this specimen is the sheer abundance of Tourmaline. Green crystals cover much of the display surface, ranging from smaller prismatic crystals and intergrown clusters to several substantial, thick Tourmaline crystals. The coloration varies naturally from delicate mint-green to richer medium green, with attractive translucency, luster and pronounced vertical crystal striations visible throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tourmaline is beautifully contrasted by creamy-white Albite and areas of soft lavender Lepidolite. Together, the green, white and lavender minerals create a highly attractive natural pegmatite association with excellent texture and three-dimensional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 386 grams, this is a substantial cabinet-size specimen with excellent visual presence. Natural contacts and incomplete crystal areas are visible throughout, while the extraordinary amount of green Tourmaline and attractive color make this an especially eye-catching collector specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 386-gram natural mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional abundance of Green Tourmaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint to seafoam-green coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral large, thick Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous smaller Tourmaline crystals and clusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive translucency and natural striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite to cream Albite matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft lavender Lepidolite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent green, white and lavender contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly three-dimensional cabinet display specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural crystal contacts and incomplete areas visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNuristan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53991460536620,"sku":null,"price":369.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9118.jpg?v=1788113494","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-specimen-386g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}