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Here is watermelon tourmaline the way it formed in the earth, with pink and green crystal rods still growing from their original matrix.
Watermelon tourmaline is famous for its pink and green color zoning, and seeing whole crystals on matrix, rather than a polished slice, makes this a collector level specimen. The natural matrix adds stability and contrast, so it displays beautifully in a mineral cabinet, on a bookshelf or as the centerpiece of a crystal collection. It is a significant gift for an October birthday, an anniversary or a serious collector. This is the exact cluster shown.
The cluster is about 7.5 inches long, 4.75 inches wide and 6.5 inches thick. The close up photos show the pink and green rods in detail.
Tourmaline is a group of boron silicate minerals, and elbaite is the lithium bearing species behind many colored gems. Watermelon tourmaline has a pink core and green rim, a result of changing chemistry as the crystal grew. It is hard, but its long crystals can break along their length if knocked.
Stone Meaning: Watermelon tourmaline is traditionally associated with balance and compassion.
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