A pale pink variant of tourmaline, often found in association with quartz. Tourmaline becomes electrically charged when rubbed or warmed by heat, and comes in a large spectrum of shades, from bright yellow to deep blue. This specimen is from Madagascar.
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150x65x65mm, 750g approx