{"product_id":"indicolite-blue-tourmaline-cluster-quartz-afghanistan-380g","title":"Indicolite Blue Tourmaline Cluster on Quartz, 380g, Afghanistan","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Gem Grade Indicolite Tourmaline Cluster From Afghanistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis tourmaline specimen weighs 380 grams and comes from Afghanistan, built around a cluster of indicolite crystals, the blue variety of tourmaline, growing together on a natural quartz matrix. Indicolite is one of the less common tourmaline colors compared to green or pink varieties, since the specific trace elements needed to produce true blue tourmaline occur less frequently in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe crystals across this cluster carry gem grade luster, with a clean blue tone that holds up well under different lighting rather than shifting toward grey or green. Because it's a genuine cluster rather than a single crystal, the piece shows depth and dimension from multiple viewing angles, with the quartz matrix providing a lighter contrast against the darker blue tourmaline. For collectors who specifically seek out blue tourmaline over the more commonly available colors, a cluster at this size and clarity level represents a meaningful addition rather than a common find. To get a closer look at the color and luster across the cluster, we'd recommend watching the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/SY-jLT7sn5E\"\u003evideo of this exact specimen\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003e380 Gram\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e118 x 88 x 62 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Terminated Crystal Cluster on Quartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndicolite Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGem Grade Luster\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\u003eAfghanistan\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, Indicolite Variety) with Quartz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone Properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\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: Throat Chakra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealing Properties: Blue tourmaline, including indicolite, is commonly associated with clear communication and calm in crystal healing practice, tied to the throat chakra. Its rarity compared to other tourmaline colors also gives it standing among collectors purely for its scarcity within the tourmaline family.\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 tourmaline directly from mines in Afghanistan and Pakistan, cutting out the resellers that usually add markup on rarer color varieties like indicolite. What you see in the photos and video is the exact specimen you receive, not a similar piece pulled from stock. Every order ships express worldwide, backed by a 30-day return policy. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/indicolite-blue-tourmaline-cluster-quartz-afghanistan-380g\"\u003eview and purchase this specimen directly here\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\"\u003eTourmaline Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/collections\/quartz-crystals\"\u003eQuartz Crystals collection\u003c\/a\u003e. We also carry a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/morganite-crystals-with-indicolite-tourmalines-and-pink-kunzite-quartz-combo-mineral-specimen-natural-morganite-morganite-for-sale-4360-g\"\u003emorganite specimen with indicolite tourmaline and pink kunzite at 4360 grams\u003c\/a\u003e if you want to see indicolite paired with other minerals at a much larger scale. To understand indicolite within the wider tourmaline color range, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/tourmaline-colors-explained-from-watermelon-to-paraiba-the-full-guide\"\u003etourmaline colors guide\u003c\/a\u003e, and for tips on spotting genuine Afghan tourmaline, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/blogs\/gemology\/how-to-identify-natural-tourmaline-crystals-from-afghanistan\"\u003eguide to identifying natural tourmaline crystals from Afghanistan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFAQS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is indicolite tourmaline?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIndicolite is the blue variety of tourmaline, one of the less common colors within the tourmaline family compared to green or pink varieties, prized specifically for its color rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this tourmaline cluster natural and untreated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes. This specimen from Afghanistan is completely natural with no heat treatment or color enhancement. The blue color is exactly how the crystals formed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a single crystal or a genuine cluster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a genuine cluster of indicolite tourmaline crystals growing together on a natural quartz matrix, not a single isolated crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is indicolite tourmaline considered rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlue tourmaline requires specific trace elements during formation that occur less frequently than those producing green or pink tourmaline, which is why indicolite specimens are less common on the collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this specimen suitable for jewelry or display only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is sold as a raw mineral specimen for display and collecting. Cutting the crystals would break up the natural cluster and quartz matrix formation that gives this piece its specimen value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47885465485603,"sku":"","price":3020.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6833\/0019\/files\/Closeup_of_indicolite_tourmaline_crystal_luster.jpg?v=1787763213","url":"https:\/\/mineralsparadise.com\/products\/indicolite-blue-tourmaline-cluster-quartz-afghanistan-380g","provider":"Minerals Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}