Tremolite - Tanzania Grapefruit

Grapefruit

This specimen showcases beautiful pink crystals of pink tourmaline set in a pristine quartz matrix

This is the same process that occurs to form amethyst

Here is a killer example of Brazilian quartz

releasing the scents of citrus and cedar when burned

Tremolite - Tanzania GrapefruitTremolite is part of a group of silicate minerals that forms in sediments rich in dolomite and quartz. Pure tremolite is a creamy white but will change to a green color depending on the content of iron present. Nephrite jade is actually just a green variety of tremolite. Unfortunately, the fibrous form of this mineral has been classified as one of the six recognized forms of asbestos. At high environmental temperatures, this mineral will convert to