{"product_id":"untitled-sep28_21-15-17","title":"Pink Tourmaline Tower in Albite Matrix - India A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink Tourmaline Tower in Albite Matrix — India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA carved tower in pink tourmaline set in natural albite matrix from India. The tourmaline and albite in these pieces are a genuine mineral association — they formed together in the same pegmatite environment, so the pink crystals sitting within the white matrix is exactly how the material came out of the ground, not an assembly. The tower cut works well with this material; it exposes the relationship between the two minerals cleanly across the full height of the carving, and the pink tourmaline reads strongly against the white albite regardless of how the colour depth varies piece to piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink tourmaline falls within the elbaite or rossmanite species of the tourmaline group depending on its precise chemistry — the pink to red colouration is caused by manganese content within the complex boron silicate crystal structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbite is a sodium-rich plagioclase feldspar (NaAlSi₃O₈) — one of the most characteristic matrix minerals of granitic pegmatites, the geological environment in which gem tourmaline most commonly forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural association between tourmaline and albite in a single specimen reflects their shared pegmatite origin — both minerals crystallised from the same late-stage, mineral-rich fluid in the same cavity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia produces pink tourmaline from several states including Rajasthan and Odisha, with albite-hosted material being particularly characteristic of the country's pegmatite deposits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTourmaline sits at Mohs 7–7.5; albite at Mohs 6–6.5 — a durable carved piece suitable for display and handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional \u0026amp; Folklore Properties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink tourmaline is traditionally associated with the heart chakra — emotional healing, compassion, and releasing fear or deeply held grief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbite is linked in some traditions to calm, clear communication and mental steadiness — a grounding complement to tourmaline's heart-centred energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural pink tourmaline in albite matrix, carved tower form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural mineral association — tourmaline and albite as found together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneric listing shared across multiple pieces — weights and sizes vary by individual listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact item shown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay piece — the colour contrast between pink tourmaline and white albite makes these visually strong from any angle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart chakra work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's piece for those who appreciate matrix specimens over isolated carvings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA meaningful gift for a crystal enthusiast or mineral collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural crystals may have inclusions and surface variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease allow 1–3mm difference due to manual measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotos taken to best represent true colours; may vary slightly in natural light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions? 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