{"product_id":"gwindel-quartz-tourmaline-inclusions-pakistan-mineral-specimen","title":"Gwindel Quartz with Tourmaline Inclusions - Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresenting an exceptionally rare and museum-quality mineral specimen, combining two highly desirable features in one piece: \u003cb\u003eGwindel Quartz\u003c\/b\u003e formation and internal \u003cb\u003eTourmaline\u003c\/b\u003e inclusions. This is a true prize for any serious collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the prestigious mineral deposits near \u003cb\u003eSkardu, Pakistan\u003c\/b\u003e, this specimen is a geological marvel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecimen Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113\"\u003eGwindel Formation (Twisted Quartz):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113\"\u003e The specimen displays the hallmark of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113\"\u003eGwindel Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113\"\u003e (from the German word for 'spool'), where the crystal grows with a discernible and rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113\"\u003etwist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-113 citation-end-113\"\u003e along its C-axis.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This unique, flattened, or tabular growth habit results from a slow, high-pressure formation process in alpine-type fissures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTourmaline Inclusions:\u003c\/b\u003e The twisted Quartz matrix is internally enhanced with visible needle-like crystals of \u003cb\u003eTourmaline\u003c\/b\u003e (likely Schorl or another variety). This aesthetic combination adds visual drama, contrasting the clear\/smoky Quartz with the dark inclusions, and further compounds the specimen's rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMetaphysical Powerhouse:\u003c\/b\u003e This piece marries the powerful, twisting energy alignment of the Gwindel form with the intense grounding and protective energy of the included Tourmaline. It is considered an ultimate tool for deep meditation and energy work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51508878246175,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/172.jpg?v=1770463927","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/gwindel-quartz-tourmaline-inclusions-pakistan-mineral-specimen","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}