Herderite with Tourmaline, Topaz and Microlite, 621g, Skardu
Herderite with Tourmaline, Topaz and Microlite, 621g, Skardu
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A Five Mineral Combination Specimen From Skardu
This specimen weighs 621 grams and measures 140 x 84 x 58 mm, built around a cluster of terminated, damage free herderite crystals, one of the rarer mineral species to find in specimen form. Alongside the herderite, the piece contains a cluster of green tourmaline crystals, a terminated and lustrous topaz crystal with a microlite crystal resting directly on it, plus quartz and a natural albite matrix holding the whole formation together.
Herderite itself is uncommon enough that most mineral collections don't include a piece of any size, let alone one combined with four other distinct mineral species in the same natural formation. Finding this many minerals grown together without damaging one another during formation or extraction is a genuinely rare natural event, which is part of what separates a combination specimen like this from a single crystal find. The specimen also holds a self standing position on its own, meaning it displays upright without needing a separate stand, which adds practical value on top of its rarity as a five-way mineral combination.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Weight | 621 Gram |
| Dimensions | 140 x 84 x 58 mm |
| Shape/Cut | Natural Combination Specimen, Self Standing |
| Color | Varies by Mineral (Herderite, Green Tourmaline, Topaz) |
| Clarity | Natural, Museum Grade |
| Treatment | Natural |
| Origin | Skardu, Pakistan |
| Hardness | 5 to 7.5 (Varies by Mineral) |
| Family | Herderite with Tourmaline, Topaz, Microlite, Quartz and Albite |
Gemstone Properties
- Birthstone: November (Topaz)
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (Topaz)
- Chakra: Crown Chakra, Third Eye Chakra
- Healing Properties: Herderite is associated in crystal healing practice with mental clarity and expanded awareness, tied to the crown and third eye chakras. Topaz is separately associated with confidence and personal power, and tourmaline with grounding, giving this combination specimen a broad range of associations across the minerals present on it.
Why Buy From Minerals Paradise
We source rare combination specimens like this one directly from mines in Pakistan and Afghanistan, cutting out the resellers that usually add markup on multi-mineral pieces. What you see in the photos is the exact specimen you receive, not a similar piece pulled from a different find. Every order ships express worldwide, backed by a 30-day return policy. You can view and purchase this specimen directly here.
For more herderite pieces, browse our full Herderite Crystals collection, along with our Tourmaline Crystals collection and Quartz Crystals collection for related pieces. We also carry a pink tourmaline cluster with rare herderite crystals and quartz from Skardu at 3356 grams, another herderite combination piece from the same locality, and a terminated topaz crystal with smoky quartz from Skardu at 50 grams if you want to see topaz on its own for comparison. To understand what qualifies as museum grade, read our guide to identifying museum-grade mineral specimens, and for background on the mining region this piece is from, see our Pakistan minerals guide.
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