This great specimen is a Green Tourmaline cluster in Calcite matrix from Afghanistan 57mm weighing 97g. This specimen really shows off Green Tourmaline from Afghanistan in its natural state. The matrix is variable with flowery Calcite on a Smoky Quartz. The Green Tourmaline has formed with the Smoky Quartz. The matrix is UV reactive
Green Tourmaline is a complex lithium rich borosilicate mineral and member of the Tourmaline family. It crystallizes in the form of elongated rods or triangular and pyramidal crystals. It is usually associated with Quartz. Green Tourmaline is a powerful heart-activation stone. It brings invigorating energy of growth and expansion to the emotional body. The resonance of Green Tourmaline aligns with the heart chakra, helping to calm the nervous system and emotions.
