{"product_id":"watermelon-tourmaline-specimen-74g","title":"Watermelon Tourmaline Specimen - 74g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e74g Natural Green \u0026amp; Pink Elbaite Tourmaline on Pink Tourmaline Matrix – Paprok Mine, Nuristan, Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful \u003cstrong\u003e74-gram Natural Elbaite Tourmaline specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from the world-famous \u003cstrong\u003ePaprok Mine in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most celebrated pegmatite localities for fine collector minerals. Unlike the intensely saturated gem-quality crystals often associated with Paprok, this specimen displays a delicate and uncommon combination of \u003cstrong\u003epastel green elbaite crystals naturally growing across a massive pink tourmaline matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating exceptional color contrast and visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elongated green crystals exhibit sharp longitudinal striations and natural crystal faces while emerging from a shimmering matrix of pale pink tourmaline. The specimen displays attractive three-dimensional crystal growth from multiple viewing angles, making it an excellent display piece for collectors who appreciate unusual color combinations from classic mineral localities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaprok Mine has produced some of the world’s most sought-after tourmalines for decades, and specimens featuring contrasting crystal colors on matrix are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain. This is a natural, uncut collector specimen that preserves its original crystal growth exactly as it formed within the Afghan pegmatite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Elbaite Tourmaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 74 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePastel green tourmaline crystals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMassive pink tourmaline matrix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent natural crystal striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive multi-crystal growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-dimensional display specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Afghan pegmatite mineral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-of-a-kind collector specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaprok Mine, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicks Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53449009922348,"sku":"5182146101","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1337\/5532\/files\/IMG_6797.jpg?v=1784396177","url":"https:\/\/nicksminerals.com\/products\/watermelon-tourmaline-specimen-74g","provider":"Nicks Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}