Green Tourmaline in Quartz Specimen from Pakistan Ref: 0170
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Green Tourmaline in Quartz Specimen from Pakistan Ref: 0170
$30.00
Sale price
$30.00
Regular price
Green Tourmaline (also known as Verdelite) in Quartz specimens from Pakistan are highly prized mineralogical finds. Sourced primarily from the pegmatites of the Skardu and Stak Nala regions in Gilgit-Baltistan, these raw crystals feature deep to light green Elbaite tourmaline naturally embedded in lustrous, transparent to milky quartz matrices.
🗺️ Geological Characteristics
- Origin: The Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges of northern Pakistan, heavily concentrated around Skardu.
- Crystal Habit: Tourmaline from this region frequently occurs as striated, vertically grooved prismatic crystals. It is common for the crystals to be colour-zoned, featuring deep green bases that transition to lighter, translucent hues with blue-green "caps" near the termination.
- Associations: The tourmaline is typically found nestled directly inside the quartz or resting on contrasting minerals like creamy feldspar and cleavelandite.
🔬 Mineralogical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mineral Group | Tourmaline (Cyclosilicate) |
| Variety | Elbaite — Verdelite (green tourmaline) |
| Chemical Formula | Na(Li,Al)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄ |
| Host Mineral | Quartz (SiO₂) |
| Hardness | 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale |
| Crystal System | Trigonal |
| Colour | Deep green to light blue-green, often colour-zoned |
| Treatments | 100% natural, unheated, and untreated |
✨ Metaphysical & Spiritual Properties
- Chakra Alignment: Green tourmaline is associated with the Heart Chakra, symbolising balance, vitality, compassion, and emotional healing.
- Energy Flow: When encased in quartz, the tourmaline's energies are believed to be amplified, purifying negative thoughts and helping to turn them into positive, balancing energies.
🏠 Common Uses
- Mineral Collections: A highly sought-after specimen for its colour zoning, crystal clarity, and association with contrasting matrix minerals.
- Interior Design: The vivid greens against white or clear quartz create a striking natural display piece.
- Metaphysical Practices: Widely used in heart-centred healing, meditation, and crystal grids.
Ref: 0170 (for my use only)