Mica - Collection 571
Discover our unique mica specimens with tourmaline inclusions on quartz. These pieces are distinguished by their thin layers of mica, incorporating black tourmaline crystals, all resting on a white quartz base. Ideal for collectors, these specimens offer a beautiful combination of natural textures and colors.
Afghanistan is renowned for its exceptional mineral resources, and among these, the mica cluster with tourmaline inclusion on quartz stands out for its natural beauty and geological complexity. These unique specimens, sourced from the mountainous regions of Afghanistan, capture attention not only for their aesthetic appearance, but also for their fascinating mineralogical composition.
Mica is a group of phyllosilicate minerals known for their layered structure that allows for perfect cleavage. Within this group, mica occurs as shiny, often silvery or gold-colored lamellae, adding a shimmering dimension to the specimen. Mica is a common mineral in many geological formations, but its associations with other valuable minerals, such as tourmaline and quartz, make it particularly interesting for collectors and geologists.
tourmaline, included in the form of crystals in these formations, is a complex borosilicate mineral that can exhibit a wide range of colors, from black to green, pink, and blue. In these specimens, tourmaline often appears as well-formed prismatic crystals, harmoniously integrated into the mica and quartz matrix. The presence of tourmaline adds chromatic and textural variety, thus increasing the aesthetic and scientific value of the specimen.
Mica is a group of phyllosilicate minerals known for their layered structure that allows for perfect cleavage. Within this group, mica occurs as shiny, often silvery or gold-colored lamellae, adding a shimmering dimension to the specimen. Mica is a common mineral in many geological formations, but its associations with other valuable minerals, such as tourmaline and quartz, make it particularly interesting for collectors and geologists.
tourmaline, included in the form of crystals in these formations, is a complex borosilicate mineral that can exhibit a wide range of colors, from black to green, pink, and blue. In these specimens, tourmaline often appears as well-formed prismatic crystals, harmoniously integrated into the mica and quartz matrix. The presence of tourmaline adds chromatic and textural variety, thus increasing the aesthetic and scientific value of the specimen.