{"product_id":"tourmalinated-quartz-cluster-afghanistan-mineral-specimen","title":"Tourmalinated Quartz Cluster from Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresenting a powerful and visually arresting crystal specimen, weighing a remarkable \u003cb\u003e481 Grams\u003c\/b\u003e (equivalent to \u003cb\u003e2405 Carats\u003c\/b\u003e). This piece showcases a captivating natural phenomenon where needle-like crystals of \u003cb\u003eSchorl\u003c\/b\u003e (Black Tourmaline) are perfectly preserved within a clear or semi-clear \u003cb\u003eQuartz\u003c\/b\u003e matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the mineral-rich regions of \u003cb\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/b\u003e, this large cluster measures a commanding \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"139 \\times 96 \\times 53 \\text{ mm}\"\u003e13.9 x 9.6x 53 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\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\u003cb\u003eStriking Inclusions:\u003c\/b\u003e Features beautiful, visible strands and sprays of jet-black Schorl \"needles\" or fibers running throughout the Quartz, creating dramatic, high-contrast aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDouble Power:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17\"\u003e This specimen combines the powerful grounding and protective energy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17\"\u003eBlack Tourmaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17\"\u003e with the amplifying and clarifying properties of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17\"\u003eQuartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003e, making it an extremely potent metaphysical stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInvestment Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e Tourmalinated Quartz specimens of this size and clarity, especially from prominent origins like Afghanistan, are highly sought after by serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Premier Fine Minerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51508878442783,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5077\/7375\/files\/189b.jpg?v=1770453632","url":"https:\/\/premierfineminerals.com\/products\/tourmalinated-quartz-cluster-afghanistan-mineral-specimen","provider":"Premier Fine Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}