{"product_id":"watermelon-tourmaline-in-albite-quartz","title":"Watermelon Tourmaline in Albite \u0026 Quartz","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eA sculptural section of watermelon tourmaline set within an albite and quartz matrix, revealing distinct zoning from deep pink to yellow to soft green. The exposed face highlights the internal structure of the crystal, where shifts in mineral composition during growth create a natural gradient across the piece. The surrounding albite and quartz provide a soft, textured contrast, allowing the tourmaline to remain the visual focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eThis specimen comes from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMinas Gerais\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a region known for complex pegmatite formations where quartz, feldspar (including albite), and tourmaline crystallize together. These environments allow minerals to grow slowly under changing conditions, resulting in the strong colour zoning and defined internal structure seen here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eWatermelon tourmaline is often associated with balance and emotional clarity, bringing together contrasting energies in a single formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.07 kg\u003cbr data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.95 x 2.37 x 8 in\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eHeight on stand:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t4ftkz\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eMineral: Watermelon Tourmaline in Albite \u0026amp; Quartz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wj11ef\" data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eOrigin: Minas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17vc6q\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eFormation: Pegmatite-hosted tourmaline crystal section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xvn2lv\" data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eColor: Pink core with green outer zoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nabxpt\" data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eFinish: Natural with exposed cross-section; mounted on custom stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yhrmys\" data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eNotes: Natural surface variations and internal striations typical of tourmaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003e","brand":"Atelier Lithic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47783731134676,"sku":"1158","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9021\/0260\/files\/2D44373F-F3B3-4D11-9C4B-A4D7A1645A0E_1_201_a.heic?v=1775970809","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierlithic.com\/products\/watermelon-tourmaline-in-albite-quartz","provider":"Atelier Lithic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}