A NOTE FROM NICK
Shiny Schorl Black Tourmaline Specimens with a mixture of Smokey Quartz, Feldspar, Hyalite Opal, Vermiculite Mica and some occasional Fluorite. Single Long Schorl Crystals, One with a raised Mercedes Star, and some multi mineral clusters . Nice.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Erongo Schorl Black Tourmaline Specimens
Schorl Tourmaline, is the black variety of Tourmaline, Erongo specimens are often admired for their glossy appearance and remarkable crystal structures. Known as one of the most visually captivating black minerals, it often appears as fine, dense needles within Quartz, where it is known as Tourmalinated Quartz. Tourmaline from the Erongo Mountains is especially prized for its Acicular and "Mercedes" style terminations, found either as individual crystals or in clusters. Adding to their appeal, these specimens frequently occur alongside minerals like Hyalite Opal, Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Feldspar, Fluorite, and Orthoclase.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Schorl Black Tourmaline, Fluorite, Feldspar, Orthoclase, Smokey Quartz, Vermiculite
PRODUCT FEATURES
Needle, Fluorescent
PRODUCT COLOUR
Black, White, Blue, Smokey, Brown
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
7 to 7.5
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Erongo, Namibia
Grade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 52 - 90 mm
SKU = 173-266-251001KW
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