{"product_id":"green-cap-tourmaline-astak-nala-skardu-13g","title":"Natural Green Cap Tourmaline Crystal, 13g, Astak Nala Skardu","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wt-content-toggle__body wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02 wt-content-toggle__body--truncated\" id=\"wt-content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Green Cap Tourmaline From Astak Nala Mine, Skardu\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis natural tourmaline crystal comes from Astak Nala, a locality near Skardu, Pakistan known for producing green cap tourmaline, a bicolor style where the crystal shifts to green at the termination against a different body color beneath. At 13 grams, this is a small specimen, but it's fully terminated and completely free of damage, sitting on cleavelandite albite that gives it a natural matrix base rather than a bare crystal. You can find this exact listing at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/green-cap-tourmaline-astak-nala-skardu-13g\"\u003egreen-cap-tourmaline-astak-nala-skardu-13g\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCap tourmaline is a specific collector category within the tourmaline family, valued for the visible color transition at the crystal's termination rather than a single uniform color running through the whole piece. On this specimen, the green cap shows strong saturation and clean luster, distinct enough to see clearly without magnification. Small terminated tourmaline crystals like this one are often overlooked in favor of larger specimens, but for collectors focused on crystal form and color zoning rather than sheer size, a clean, damage free cap tourmaline at this scale holds real value. Reference PR15\/1 if you're cross-checking this piece against our inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 x 29 x 27 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Terminated Crystal on Cleavelandite Albite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural, Included (as formed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 to 7.5 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTourmaline (Elbaite) with Cleavelandite Albite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGemstone Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthstone: October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZodiac Sign: Libra, Scorpio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChakra: Heart Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealing Properties: Green tourmaline is commonly associated with grounding and heart-centered energy in crystal healing practice, often used to support emotional balance. A cap tourmaline crystal like this one, with its distinct color zoning, is also a favorite among collectors who focus specifically on crystal formation over color alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhy Buy From Minerals Paradise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe source every specimen directly from mines in Pakistan and Afghanistan, cutting out the markup that usually comes from resellers. The crystal you receive is the exact one shown in the photos and video, not a comparable piece pulled from a different batch. Every order ships express worldwide, backed by a 30-day return policy. This piece is listed permanently at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/green-cap-tourmaline-astak-nala-skardu-13g\" title=\"best gemstone provider\"\u003emineralsparadise.com\/products\/green-cap-tourmaline-astak-nala-skardu-13g\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor more pieces from the same region, browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/tourmaline-crystals\" title=\"Tourmaline Crystals collection\"\u003eTourmaline Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. We also carry a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/blue-cap-tourmaline-tourmaline-specimen-tourmaline-crystal-tourmaline-for-sale-paprok-tourmaline-raw-crystal-774-g\" title=\"trusted gemstone for sale\"\u003ecap tourmaline specimen from Paprok at 774 grams\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to compare cap tourmaline at a much larger scale, or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/natural-green-color-tourmaline-crystals-cluster-on-lepidolite-tourmaline-specimen-raw-mineral-tourmaline-from-afghanistan-495-gram\" title=\"trusted gemstone for sale\"\u003egreen tourmaline cluster on lepidolite from Afghanistan at 495 grams\u003c\/a\u003e for a different green tourmaline formation. To understand the color varieties within this family, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/tourmaline-colors-explained-from-watermelon-to-paraiba-the-full-guide\" title=\"tourmaline colors guide\"\u003etourmaline colors guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and for background on the mining region this piece is from, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/pakistan-minerals-guide-rare-gemstones-crystal-specimens-mineral-resources\" title=\"best gemstone for sale\"\u003ePakistan minerals guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a green cap tourmaline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA cap tourmaline is a crystal with a distinct color change at its termination, in this case shifting to green at the tip. It's a specific formation collectors seek out separately from single-color tourmaline crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this tourmaline crystal natural and untreated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. This specimen from Astak Nala, Skardu, Pakistan is completely natural with no heat treatment or enhancement. The green cap color is exactly how the crystal formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good specimen despite being small at only 13 grams?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, small terminated crystals with clear color zoning like this cap tourmaline are valued for crystal form and clarity rather than size, and this piece is fully terminated and free of any damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is cleavelandite albite, and why is it on this specimen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCleavelandite is a platy variety of albite feldspar that commonly forms alongside tourmaline in pegmatite pockets, giving this crystal its natural matrix base rather than a synthetic display mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this tourmaline specimen come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt's sourced from Astak Nala, a mining locality near Skardu in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, known for producing cap tourmaline with strong color zoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Minerals Paradise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47521808318755,"sku":"PR15\/1","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Closeup_of_tourmaline_crystal_green_cap_termination.jpg?v=1787546426","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/green-cap-tourmaline-astak-nala-skardu-13g","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}