{"product_id":"tourmaline-specimen-691g","title":"Tourmaline Specimen - 691g","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e691g Pale Mint Tourmaline with Albite on Lavender Lepidolite – Large Rare Kunar Afghanistan Statement Mineral Specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a spectacular \u003cstrong\u003e691-gram large cabinet mineral specimen from Kunar Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring numerous pale mint-green Tourmaline crystals distributed across contrasting white Albite and a beautiful lavender-purple Lepidolite matrix. The combination of pastel green, white, and lavender gives this specimen exceptional visual appeal and makes it especially attractive as a statement display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I particularly like about this specimen is the \u003cstrong\u003eamount of exposed lavender Lepidolite\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than simply serving as a small accent, the Lepidolite forms a substantial portion of the visible matrix and creates an excellent background for the lighter Tourmaline crystals. Numerous elongated, vertically striated Tourmaline crystals occur across multiple sides, including several highly visible crystals extending outward from the matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e691 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial specimen with excellent presence. It displays differently depending on orientation, with Tourmaline crystals and Lepidolite visible across a broad surface rather than being concentrated in only one small area. The natural texture of the Albite adds further contrast and dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mineral association is documented from the Kunar region and is particularly collectible when lavender Lepidolite, Albite, and Tourmaline occur together in an aesthetic cabinet specimen. Comparable Kunar specimens featuring Lepidolite, Albite and Tourmaline have historically been described by specialist mineral dealers as unusual for the region. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge \u003cstrong\u003e691-gram statement specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous natural pale green Tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful lavender-purple Lepidolite matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting white Albite crystal formations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourmaline crystals distributed across multiple areas of the specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive pastel green, lavender and white coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong three-dimensional cabinet display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly collectible Afghanistan pegmatite mineral association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent statement piece for a serious mineral collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural specimen with impressive size and visual complexity\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":53991418626348,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_9079_6218f01b-5714-4146-a1fb-d527ab0f9dab.jpg?v=1788108152","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/tourmaline-specimen-691g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}