This beautiful natural mineral specimen from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, features a striking fan-shaped cluster of delicate pink tourmaline crystals, beautifully set against a contrasting white feldspar matrix. The central pink tourmaline displays an attractive radiating formation, with numerous slender, elongated crystals creating an elegant fan-like appearance. Their soft pink colour, delicate transparency and fine vertical striations give the specimen a distinctive natural character. Surrounding the pink cluster are pale green, elongated prismatic crystals that add further colour and mineralogical interest to the composition. The creamy-white matrix provides an excellent backdrop, highlighting the delicate pastel tones and intricate crystal arrangement. The combination of pink and pale green crystals creates a harmonious colour contrast, making this specimen an appealing addition to a collection of tourmaline and Pakistani pegmatite minerals. **Specimen details:** - **Main mineral:** Pink tourmaline - **Associated minerals:** Pale green tourmaline and feldspar matrix (identification based on visual appearance) - **Locality:** Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan - **Formation:** Natural mineral specimen - **Colour:** Pink, pale green and creamy white - **Condition:** Natural specimen; please examine the photographs for details. A distinctive collector's specimen showcasing the delicate colours and fascinating crystal formations found in the mineral-rich mountains of northern Pakistan.