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TOURMALINE (PINK) WITH MICA SLICE
Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Krasnyi Chikoy, Chitinskaya Oblast, Transbaikal, Eastern Siberia, Russia
Dimensions including the stand: 10.2cm x 10.1cm x 5.1cm (4.0in x 4.0in x 2.0in)
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A striking mineral slice featuring vibrant Pink Yourmaline enclosed within a radiating matrix of Mica, showcasing the complex crystallisation processes that occur within granitic Pegmatites. The specimen preserves a remarkable association of minerals formed from the final stages of magma evolution, where rare elements became concentrated within mineral-rich fluids deep within the Earth's crust.
The slice reveals a vivid central mass of Pink Tourmaline surrounded by fan-like aggregates of mica that radiate outward from the core. The contrast between the richly coloured Tourmaline and the pale, lustrous Mica creates a dramatic display while highlighting the close genetic relationship between these minerals. The polished surface exposes internal textures and growth structures that would otherwise remain concealed within the rock.
Geologically, specimens of this type form within pegmatites. As the magma cools, water, boron, lithium, and other incompatible elements become concentrated within residual fluids. These chemically enriched fluids promote the growth of unusually large and well-developed crystals, including Tourmaline and Mica. The pink colouration of the Tourmaline is typically attributed to Manganese incorporated into the crystal structure during growth.
The Malkhan Pegmatite Field of Eastern Siberia is renowned among mineralogists for producing exceptionally colourful Tourmalines and rare-element mineral assemblages. The region's pegmatites represent highly evolved magmatic systems that provide ideal conditions for the formation of gem-quality and collector-grade specimens.
The result is a specimen that is both aesthetically striking and geologically significant, illustrating the extraordinary mineral diversity generated by Pegmatitic processes. Its preserved mineral associations offer valuable insight into the chemistry of late-stage magmatic fluids and the conditions under which some of the world's most beautiful Tourmalines are formed.
PINK TOURMALINE
Pink Tourmaline is a powerful calming stone, its gentle, soothing energy helps release stress, worry, anxiety, and sadness while inspiring feelings of peace, joy, happiness, and deep relaxation.
It resonates strongly with the heart encouraging love, compassion, emotional healing, and self-acceptance.
Pink Tourmaline is said to open the heart to both giving and receiving love, making it supportive for building healthy relationships and inner balance. Its calming energy helps one to discover strength and see positivity within all life’s lessons.
MICA
Mica provides one with reflective qualities so that one can recognise one’s flaws and see them with love and forgiveness. It encourages one to release anger and negative energy. Mica teaches us to trust the Universe to guide us through the learning experiences that we are here to undertake and to trust that we are exactly where we need to be 'now'.
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A striking mineral slice featuring vibrant Pink Yourmaline enclosed within a radiating matrix of Mica, showcasing the complex crystallisation processes that occur within granitic Pegmatites. The specimen preserves a remarkable association of minerals formed from the final stages of magma evolution, where rare elements became concentrated within mineral-rich fluids deep within the Earth's crust.
The slice reveals a vivid central mass of Pink Tourmaline surrounded by fan-like aggregates of mica that radiate outward from the core. The contrast between the richly coloured Tourmaline and the pale, lustrous Mica creates a dramatic display while highlighting the close genetic relationship between these minerals. The polished surface exposes internal textures and growth structures that would otherwise remain concealed within the rock.
Geologically, specimens of this type form within pegmatites. As the magma cools, water, boron, lithium, and other incompatible elements become concentrated within residual fluids. These chemically enriched fluids promote the growth of unusually large and well-developed crystals, including Tourmaline and Mica. The pink colouration of the Tourmaline is typically attributed to Manganese incorporated into the crystal structure during growth.
The Malkhan Pegmatite Field of Eastern Siberia is renowned among mineralogists for producing exceptionally colourful Tourmalines and rare-element mineral assemblages. The region's pegmatites represent highly evolved magmatic systems that provide ideal conditions for the formation of gem-quality and collector-grade specimens.
The result is a specimen that is both aesthetically striking and geologically significant, illustrating the extraordinary mineral diversity generated by Pegmatitic processes. Its preserved mineral associations offer valuable insight into the chemistry of late-stage magmatic fluids and the conditions under which some of the world's most beautiful Tourmalines are formed.
Metaphysical properties
PINK TOURMALINE
Pink Tourmaline is a powerful calming stone, its gentle, soothing energy helps release stress, worry, anxiety, and sadness while inspiring feelings of peace, joy, happiness, and deep relaxation.
It resonates strongly with the heart encouraging love, compassion, emotional healing, and self-acceptance.
Pink Tourmaline is said to open the heart to both giving and receiving love, making it supportive for building healthy relationships and inner balance. Its calming energy helps one to discover strength and see positivity within all life’s lessons.
MICA
Mica provides one with reflective qualities so that one can recognise one’s flaws and see them with love and forgiveness. It encourages one to release anger and negative energy. Mica teaches us to trust the Universe to guide us through the learning experiences that we are here to undertake and to trust that we are exactly where we need to be 'now'.