Description
Grade A Green Fluorite with Black Tourmaline – Skardu, Pakistan
This Grade A Green Fluorite with Black Tourmaline from Skardu, Pakistan is a genuine natural mineral specimen, carefully selected for its colour contrast, crystal definition, and collector appeal. The photographs in the listing show the exact specimen you will receive. Please refer to the images for full sizing and scale details.
Each specimen includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card, confirming it as a genuine mineral example from this highly regarded locality.
Mineral Species & Crystal Structure
Fluorite (Calcium Fluoride – CaF₂)
Fluorite crystallises in the isometric (cubic) crystal system and is well known for forming sharp cubic crystals, often with stepped growth patterns or modified edges. It has a Mohs hardness of 4 and a vitreous lustre. The green coloration in fluorite is typically caused by trace elements, structural defects, or exposure to natural radiation during crystal formation.
Fluorite from Skardu commonly forms in well-defined cubes that may show internal zoning, subtle transparency, or layered colour variations depending on growth phases.
Black Tourmaline (Schorl – NaFe₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄)
Black tourmaline, most commonly the species schorl, belongs to the tourmaline group and crystallises in the trigonal crystal system. It typically forms elongated, vertically striated prismatic crystals. With a Mohs hardness of 7–7.5, schorl is durable and visually striking due to its deep black colour and reflective crystal faces.
The contrast between cubic green fluorite and prismatic black tourmaline creates a classic and highly desirable mineral pairing.
Colour, Clarity & Natural Characteristics
This specimen displays vibrant green fluorite cubes with natural transparency ranging from translucent to semi-transparent. Internal growth zoning, light inclusions, or minor contact points are natural features formed during crystallisation and add authenticity to the piece.
The associated black tourmaline crystals provide bold structural contrast. Their elongated prismatic form and vertical striations reflect uninterrupted crystal growth in a mineral-rich environment. The deep black colour enhances the visual impact of the green fluorite.
No artificial dyes, enhancements, or treatments have been applied. The specimen remains in its natural state as formed within its geological setting.
Geological Origin – Skardu, Northern Pakistan
Skardu, located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, is internationally recognised for producing high-quality fluorite, tourmaline, aquamarine, and other pegmatite minerals. The area’s geology is shaped by the collision between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, creating complex metamorphic and granitic environments.
Green fluorite in this region typically forms in hydrothermal veins and pegmatitic cavities where mineral-rich fluids deposit crystals over extended geological periods. Black tourmaline (schorl) forms in boron-rich granitic pegmatites and metamorphic rocks.
The association of fluorite and tourmaline reflects dynamic mineralising conditions and contributes to the desirability of specimens from this locality among collectors worldwide.
Collecting, Display & Gifting
A Grade A Green Fluorite with Black Tourmaline specimen is an excellent addition to mineral cabinets, geology collections, or natural décor displays. The geometric cubic fluorite crystals paired with contrasting prismatic tourmaline create depth and visual balance when displayed under natural or artificial lighting.
In various traditions, fluorite and tourmaline are traditionally associated with focus and grounding; however, they are primarily valued as naturally formed mineral specimens and as representations of hydrothermal and pegmatitic geological processes.
This carefully chosen specimen makes a distinctive gift for mineral collectors, geology enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates natural crystal formations from renowned international localities.
Authenticity & Presentation
• Genuine Grade A Green Fluorite with Black Tourmaline
• Sourced from Skardu, Pakistan
• Fluorite – Isometric crystal system (CaF₂)
• Black Tourmaline (Schorl) – Trigonal crystal system
• Natural, untreated mineral specimen
• Exact specimen shown in listing photographs
• Includes Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card
• Full measurements available in listing images
A carefully selected mineral combination specimen from one of Pakistan’s most respected mineral-producing regions, showcasing the natural beauty and geological diversity of Skardu.
