{"product_id":"dravite-yinnietharra-australia","title":"Dravite - Yinnietharra, Australia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDravite – Bold Crystal Architecture in Deep Cognac Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYinnietharra, Western Australia, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 6.3 × 4.6 × 4.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold proportions, distinctive geometry and rich brown tones give this Yinnietharra dravite an unmistakable presence. Its stout, intergrown crystal forms combine broad prism faces with prominent terminations, creating a compact specimen with an almost sculptural character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViewed directly, some areas appear nearly black, while angled illumination reveals warmer tobacco and cognac-brown nuances. Finely striated prism faces contrast beautifully with strongly reflective termination faces. Smaller subsidiary crystal forms and locally deep, stepped recesses introduce further complexity, revealing fresh details as the specimen is turned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDravite is the sodium- and magnesium-rich endmember of the tourmaline group. Yinnietharra is a classic locality for impressive brown dravite crystals, with the renowned occurrences closely associated with phlogopite- and plagioclase-rich rocks in a complex metamorphic terrain intruded by granites and pegmatites. Short, robust prisms with pronounced terminations are characteristic of these occurrences—a distinctive habit attractively represented by this specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall recesses and traces of pale mineral material add individuality to the surfaces; the precise identity of these remnants cannot be established from the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn engaging collector’s specimen for those drawn to unusual tourmaline morphology, combining substantial proportions, striking crystal geometry and the warm, dark elegance of classic Yinnietharra dravite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal healing traditions, dravite is associated with grounding, inner calm and self-acceptance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"weloveminerals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58318136181076,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/2291\/1572\/files\/IMG_0033-Photoroom.jpg?v=1794543085","url":"https:\/\/weloveminerals.com\/de\/products\/dravite-yinnietharra-australia","provider":"weloveminerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}