{"product_id":"tourmalinated-quartz-specimen-from-pakistan-ref-0165","title":"Tourmalinated Quartz Specimen from Pakistan Ref: 0165","description":"\u003cp\u003eTourmalinated quartz specimens from Pakistan — notably from the rugged Skardu and Gilgit-Baltistan regions — feature stark, needle-like black tourmaline (schorl) trapped inside highly transparent quartz. These pieces are highly prized by collectors for their intense clarity, dramatic geological contrast, and metaphysical qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeological Origins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e The highest-quality specimens are typically sourced from the mountainous, mineral-rich regions around Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Haramosh Mountains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormation Process:\u003c\/strong\u003e These striking formations occur when slender tourmaline crystals are encased and preserved by crystallising quartz over millions of years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Quartz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakistani quartz is famous for its exceptional, glass-like transparency and well-defined crystal habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Inclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tourmaline inclusions range from microscopic, delicate \"needles\" to thick, dramatic black prisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alongside schorl, specimens occasionally feature other rare minerals such as smoky quartz, rutile, or even bi-colour (pink\/green) tourmalines growing as distinct, un-included crystals on the same quartz base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMineralogical Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz (SiO₂)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInclusion Mineral\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchorl Tourmaline (NaFe₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 on the Mohs scale (quartz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigonal (quartz) \/ Trigonal (tourmaline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% natural, unheated, and untreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetaphysical \u0026amp; Collector Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHealing Properties:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the crystal community, tourmalinated quartz is celebrated for blending the amplifying power of quartz with the grounding and protective energies of black tourmaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e The jet-black tourmaline against the luminous, clear quartz backdrop creates a highly prized visual contrast, making these excellent collector's display pieces and statement items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 0165 (For my use only)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48357610160320,"sku":"0165","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260603_002603.jpg?v=1780468204","url":"https:\/\/kiwi-collects.myshopify.com\/products\/tourmalinated-quartz-specimen-from-pakistan-ref-0165","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}