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Tourmaline – A Journey Through Color
The polychromy of this crystal, transitioning seamlessly from fiery red to calming azure, tells a geological story of its formation. The hues reflect subtle changes in chemical composition—elements like manganese and lithium combining over millennia to create this natural gradient.
Tourmaline’s vibrant colors have captured human fascination for centuries. In ancient folklore, tourmalines were said to pass through a rainbow during their journey to Earth, absorbing all its colors. This specimen from Mawi, with its radiant tones, brings that myth to life.
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💎 Tourmaline - Specimen restored in MCP Lab
Specimen selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Mawi pegmatite, Nilaw-Kolum pegmatite field, Nuristan, Afghanistan
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm - Width: 3 cm - Depth: 2 cm
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🔎 Source: @mindatorg
📸 Photo and Video Federico Picciani
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Tourmaline – A Window into Mawi’s Beauty
From the rugged landscapes of Nuristan, Afghanistan, emerges this breathtaking tourmaline, a specimen that highlights the exceptional beauty of the Mawi pegmatite field. Its striking combination of vibrant red and azure blue tones creates a visual masterpiece that nature took millions of years to craft.
Tourmaline, derived from the Sinhalese word “turmali” meaning “stone of mixed colors,” perfectly embodies the richness of this piece. The deep, saturated hues of its termination recall the vivid beauty of rubellite, a variety renowned among collectors and gem enthusiasts.
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💎 Tourmaline - Specimen restored in MCP Lab - Selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Mawi pegmatite, Nilaw-Kolum pegmatite field, Nuristan, Afghanistan
📏 Dimensions: Height: 12 cm - Width: 3 cm - Depth: 2 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg
📸 Ph. Federico Picciani
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Monazite [REEPO₄] and Aegirine [NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆] – A Meeting of Geological Rarities
Mount Malosa, in the Zomba District, is renowned for producing exceptional crystals of Monazite and Aegirine. The region’s unique geological conditions create spectacular mineral associations, making these minerals highly sought after by collectors.
This specimen represents a fusion of mineral excellence: Monazite stands out with its reddish-brown crystals and vitreous luster, while Aegirine, with its dark green prismatic crystals, completes the natural beauty of the piece.
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💎 Monazite and Aegirine - Specimen selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
📏 Dimensions: Height: 4.5 cm - Width: 3 cm - Depth: 2 cm
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🔎 Source: @mindatorg
📸 Ph. Federico Picciani
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Monazite [REEPO₄] and Aegirine [NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆] – A Natural Harmony of Elegance
Aegirine is named after Ægir, the Norse sea god, symbolizing its connection to alkaline rocks formed in extreme environments. It is a sodium and iron inosilicate characterized by dark green or black prismatic crystals, appreciated for their aesthetics and structure.
This unique specimen from Mount Malosa in Malawi combines the vitreous luster of Monazite with the sharp dark prisms of Aegirine, offering the perfect mix of chromatic and structural harmony.
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💎 Monazite and Aegirine - Specimen selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
📏 Dimensions: Height: 4.5 cm - Width: 3 cm - Depth: 2 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg
📸 Photo and Video Federico Picciani
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Monazite [REEPO₄] and Aegirine [NaFe³⁺Si₂O₆] – Rare Gems from Malawi
The Monazite derives its name from the Greek word "μονάζειν" (monázein), meaning "to live alone," referencing the rarity of its occurrence in nature.
This mineral is a significant source of rare earth metals like cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium, and is one of the most important minerals for thorium extraction.
This exceptional specimen from Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi, features well-formed Monazite crystals with a vitreous luster, harmoniously paired with prismatic Aegirine crystals, creating a fascinating visual contrast.
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💎 Monazite and Aegirine - Specimen selected by Federico Pezzotta and Alessandro Paladini
📍 Mount Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi
📏 Dimensions: Height: 4.5 cm - Width: 3 cm - Depth: 2 cm
👨🏼🔬 MCP Lab
🔎 Source: @mindatorg
📸 Photo and Video Federico Picciani
#minerals #crystals #gemstones #geology #mineralcollection #monazite #aegirine #Malawi
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