13kg Watermelon Tourmaline on Albite Matrix from Madagascar
13kg Watermelon Tourmaline on Albite Matrix from Madagascar
Description
This is a museum-scale watermelon tourmaline statement piece, remarkable for both its size and the quality of its crystals. Weighing 13 kilograms, the specimen features two substantial watermelon tourmaline crystals with vivid pink and green zoning, accompanied by a smaller blue tourmaline crystal near the top, all naturally embedded in a luminous white albite matrix.
The contrast is striking. Saturated tourmaline blades rise sharply from the pale, textured albite, creating a composition that feels architectural and intentional, yet entirely natural. The colour zoning is well-defined, with deep greens transitioning into soft pinks and subtle blues, a hallmark of high-quality watermelon tourmaline. The crystals are well exposed, dimensional, and visually balanced, giving the piece a strong sense of movement and presence from every angle.
Mounted on a custom black metal stand, this specimen stands 18.5 x 9 inches in total, or 15 x 9 inches without the stand. It commands attention without feeling heavy, making it equally suited for a serious mineral collection, a design-forward interior, or a gallery setting. This is not a decorative object. It is a true collector specimen that anchors a space and invites close inspection.
Pieces of this scale and calibre are increasingly difficult to source, particularly with intact, well-zoned tourmaline crystals and such a clean albite host. This is a once-in-a-collection acquisition for those drawn to exceptional natural forms and uncompromising quality.
Watermelon tourmaline is traditionally associated with balance, harmony, and the integration of strength and softness. The combination of pink, green, and blue tones is often viewed as a symbol of emotional depth, grounded growth, and clarity. In a specimen of this scale, the energy is thought to be expansive yet stabilizing, making it especially well suited for prominent spaces such as galleries, boardrooms, entryways, or private collections where presence and intention matter.
Dimensions
- Specimen (without stand): approx. 15 × 9 inches
- Height on stand: approx. 18.5 × 9 inches
- Weight: approx. 13 kg
Details
- Mineral: Watermelon Tourmaline
- Secondary minerals: Albite matrix
- Formation: Multiple tourmaline crystals in natural growth formation
- Colour: Green and pink zoning with a smaller blue tourmaline crystal
- Origin: Madagascar
Display: Custom black metal stand included
Finish: Natural crystal faces with exposed matrix
Condition: Natural fractures, growth lines, and surface textures consistent with formation
Note
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Crystals are natural materials formed in the earth and may include surface irregularities such as natural fissures, internal veils, growth marks, contact points from where the crystal was attached to the host rock, or areas where the specimen was mined or extracted. These features are part of the crystal’s natural formation and are not considered defects. Defects are disclosed within the item description.
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