“Lipstick” Tourmaline Crystal – 1.86g

Distinctive “lipstick” tourmaline crystal from Brazil featuring a classic bi-color transition from soft green body color into a vivid pink termination. This natural color zoning is characteristic of tourmaline, formed as trace elements change during crystal growth—creating sharp, eye-catching contrasts within a single crystal.

The elongated structure shows fine vertical striations along the prism faces, a typical feature of tourmaline crystals. Transparency is moderate to good, with internal features visible and adding natural character without overwhelming the piece.

Tourmaline belongs to a complex boron silicate group and is known for its wide range of colors—often displaying multiple colors within a single crystal, as seen here. Pieces with strong, clean color separation like this are especially desirable.

Locality: Brazil
Size: 27mm x 6mm x 5mm
Weight: 1.86 grams

Crystal System: Trigonal
Mineral Class: Cyclosilicate