{"product_id":"tourmaline-specimen-482g","title":"Tourmaline Specimen - 482g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e482g Green Tourmaline with Albite – Large Chapu Mine Skardu Pakistan 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 substantial 482-gram natural Green Tourmaline specimen from the Chapu Mine area of Skardu, Pakistan, featuring an impressive concentration of olive-green to yellow-green Tourmaline crystals across a contrasting white Albite-rich matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen stands out for both its size and the abundance of visible Tourmaline. Numerous elongated prismatic crystals are distributed across the matrix, including several larger crystals with attractive olive-green coloration, translucency and pronounced natural vertical striations. Smaller Tourmaline crystals and crystal sections continue throughout the specimen, creating excellent visual interest from multiple viewing angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm green Tourmaline contrasts beautifully against the bright white crystalline matrix, with subtle pale lavender and cream tones adding additional character. Unlike specimens where Tourmaline occurs only as a few isolated crystals, this piece displays extensive Tourmaline mineralization across a large cabinet-size matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 482 grams, this is an impressive natural display specimen with strong color, substantial size and the classic Green Tourmaline association for which the Skardu region of Pakistan is well known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 482-gram natural mineral specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous olive-green to yellow-green Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral substantial elongated Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood green color and translucency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong natural vertical crystal striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourmaline distributed extensively across the matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting white Albite-rich matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive three-dimensional crystal formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge cabinet-size collector and statement specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural crystal condition with visible incomplete and contacted crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapu Mine, Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53991458079020,"sku":null,"price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9130_6d4ea7b6-3de9-4b0b-9786-95a80d0f6d68.jpg?v=1788112890","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-specimen-482g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}