Natural Green Tourmaline Cluster Specimen, 560g, Skardu Pakistan
Natural Green Tourmaline Cluster Specimen, 560g, Skardu Pakistan
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A Green Tourmaline Cluster Straight From the Chapu Mine
This natural green tourmaline specimen comes out of the Chapu mine in Skardu, a locality in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan known for producing some of the finest tourmaline on the market today. At 560 grams, this cluster carries real weight and presence, the kind of piece that anchors a display shelf rather than sitting quietly on it. Every crystal formed underground exactly as you see it here, with no cutting, polishing, or artificial enhancement involved.
The tourmaline crystals across this cluster show a lush, saturated green with strong internal luster, the kind of color that shifts subtly as light hits different crystal faces. What sets this piece apart is the pollucite crystal growing alongside the tourmaline, paired with a feldspar matrix that gives the whole specimen a natural standing position. That's not a small detail. Most tourmaline clusters need a stand or a prop to display well. This one holds its own aesthetic angle on a shelf or table without any help, which is part of why serious collectors look for combination specimens like this one instead of single, isolated crystals.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Weight | 560 Gram |
| Dimensions | 153 x 90 x 64 mm |
| Shape/Cut | Natural Cluster, Standing Form |
| Color | Lush Green |
| Clarity | Natural, Included (as formed) |
| Treatment | Natural, Untreated |
| Origin | Chapu Mine, Skardu, Pakistan |
| Hardness | 7 to 7.5 (Mohs) |
| Family | Tourmaline (Elbaite), with Pollucite and Feldspar |
Gemstone Properties
- Birthstone: October
- Zodiac Sign: Libra, Scorpio
- Chakra: Heart Chakra
- Healing Properties: Green tourmaline is associated with grounding and heart-centered energy, often used by crystal practitioners for emotional balance and drawing in abundance. As a heart chakra stone, it's a common pick for anyone building a healing crystal collection alongside their mineral specimens.
Why Buy From Minerals Paradise
We source every specimen directly from mines in Pakistan and Afghanistan, which means no middlemen and no inflated markups between the ground and your shelf. The piece you receive is the exact specimen shown in the photos and video, not a similar one pulled from a different batch. Every order ships express worldwide, and it's backed by a 30-day return policy so you can inspect it in hand before deciding it's a keeper.
If you're building out a tourmaline collection, browse our full green tourmaline crystal specimens selection for more clusters and single-terminated pieces from Pakistan and Afghanistan. For guidance on caring for combination mineral specimens like this one, check our mineral specimen care guide.
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