Small Lot of Natural Tourmaline Crystals from Chhappu, Shigar District, Pakistan
Tourmaline is another popular gemstone which is almost available in all the colours, has excellent clarity and vitreous lustre. It is a silicate mineral family that can be available in many colours in one form hence be forming bi coloured or tri coloured crystals.
Color and Clarity:
This lot consists of pieces of tourmaline crystals, all of which has its own different color spectrum and may range from green, pink, or a combination of the two and more. For example, the hue of these crystals is amazing, and specific portions of them are transparent to let light in and expose their beautiful features.
Crystal Structure:
Again, most of the tourmaline crystals in this lot have good outlines sharp and very much defined prismatic arrangement. The growth patterns of each crystal are also manifested in the structure, which is useful and aesthetically appealing at the same time.
Origin and Significance
Chhappu Mine:
Among the prospective mines in the Shigar District, it is the Chhappuone that is famous for yield of excellent quality tourmaline crystals. The geological characteristics of this region play a big role in the development of gorgeous as well as numerous sorts of tourmaline, making them quite popular not just to collectors but to gem lovers as well.
Formation and Rarity:
The stones mined at the Chhappu location are shaped under particular conditions of geology, which makes them have such a enhancing color and transparency. These natural, untreated crystals are very rare which increases their value in the market.
