Watermelon Tourmaline in Albite & Quartz
Watermelon Tourmaline in Albite & Quartz
Description
A 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.
This specimen comes from Minas Gerais, 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.
Watermelon tourmaline is often associated with balance and emotional clarity, bringing together contrasting energies in a single formation.
Weight: 1.07 kg
Dimensions: 2.95 x 2.37 x 8 in
Height on stand: 10 in
Details:
- Mineral: Watermelon Tourmaline in Albite & Quartz
- Origin: Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Formation: Pegmatite-hosted tourmaline crystal section
- Color: Pink core with green outer zoning
- Finish: Natural with exposed cross-section; mounted on custom stand
- Notes: Natural surface variations and internal striations typical of tourmaline
Note
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