{"product_id":"green-tourmaline-in-quartz-specimen-from-pakistan-ref-0170","title":"Green Tourmaline in Quartz Specimen from Pakistan Ref: 0170","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🗺️ Geological Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges of northern Pakistan, heavily concentrated around Skardu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssociations:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tourmaline is typically found nestled directly inside the quartz or resting on contrasting minerals like creamy feldspar and cleavelandite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔬 Mineralogical 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\u003eMineral Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTourmaline (Cyclosilicate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElbaite — Verdelite (green tourmaline)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical Formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNa(Li,Al)₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrystal System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrigonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep green to light blue-green, often colour-zoned\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\u003e✨ Metaphysical \u0026amp; Spiritual Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChakra Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green tourmaline is associated with the Heart Chakra, symbolising balance, vitality, compassion, and emotional healing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏠 Common Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMineral Collections:\u003c\/strong\u003e A highly sought-after specimen for its colour zoning, crystal clarity, and association with contrasting matrix minerals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vivid greens against white or clear quartz create a striking natural display piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetaphysical Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely used in heart-centred healing, meditation, and crystal grids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRef: 0170 (for my use only)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48358414254272,"sku":"0170","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/6003\/4240\/files\/P_20260603_004851.jpg?v=1780481887","url":"https:\/\/www.kiwirocksandgems.com\/products\/green-tourmaline-in-quartz-specimen-from-pakistan-ref-0170","provider":"KiwiRocks And Gems From Kiwi Country","version":"1.0","type":"link"}