{"product_id":"elbaite-tourmaline-on-smoky-quartz-paprok-afghanistan","title":"Elbaite Tourmaline on Smoky Quartz - Paprok, Afghanistan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelbaite tourmaline on smoky quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimen from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaprok, Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring a contrasting green tourmaline crystal perched prominently on a pair of well-formed smoky quartz crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe smoky quartz forms the substantial base of the specimen, with two lustrous, sharply defined crystals displaying attractive smoky brown coloration and good translucency. Rising from the quartz is a strongly striated \u003c\/span\u003eyellow-green elbaite crystal, measuring approximately 2.6 cm long, providing an eye-catching contrast in both color and crystal form. The elbaite has a natural, re-healed break and there are some nicks and abrasion of the smoky quartz crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4.5 cm across, the specimen is compact yet has excellent three-dimensional presence. The combination of two distinct collectible minerals, the prominent placement of the tourmaline, and the strong green-against-smoky-brown contrast makes this a particularly attractive association specimen from Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elbaite (Tourmaline), Smoky Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paprok, Afghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elbaite - Trigonal; Quartz - Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elbaite - Silicate; Quartz - Silicate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4.5 × 3.2 × 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTourmaline Crystal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.4 × 0.6 × 2.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53162805494042,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/Elbaite-Tourmaline-Smoky-Quartz-Paprok-Afghanistan02.jpg?v=1792695277","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/elbaite-tourmaline-on-smoky-quartz-paprok-afghanistan","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}