Tourmaline with Quartz Specimen — 19.49 g (Pakistan)

A natural Tourmaline and Quartz specimen showing attractive crystal association in a compact format. At 19.49 g, this is a well-balanced, display-ready piece with excellent contrast and structure, sourced from Pakistan.

Why it’s interesting

• Classic pairing: slender black tourmaline crystals combined with milky to translucent quartz matrix.
• Collector appeal: clear textural contrast between the two minerals in a lightweight, manageable size.
• Well-known locality: Pakistan pegmatites are valued for producing high-quality tourmaline-quartz associations.

Details

• Minerals: Tourmaline, Quartz
• Form: Natural specimen
• Weight: approx. 19.49 g
• Origin: Pakistan
• Listing: 1 × specimen (as pictured)

Mineralogical notes

• Tourmaline: typically schorl (black); elongate prismatic habit, good lustre.
• Quartz: milky to translucent, may show crystal faces or matrix intergrowth.
• Hardness: Tourmaline Mohs ~7–7.5; Quartz Mohs ~7.

Suggested uses

• Ideal for mineral reference collections or display cabinets.
• Excellent for macro and hand-lens photography.
• Good study piece for pegmatite mineral associations.

Care

• Handle carefully to protect crystal edges.
• Clean gently with a soft brush or cloth; avoid soaking or chemical cleaners.
• Store separately to prevent scratches or chips.

Note: Natural mineral specimens show unique crystal structures, matrix contact points and inclusions—each piece is one of a kind.