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Natural Large Schorl Black Tourmaline Crystal and Cluster x 2 From Erongo, Namibia
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New Stock !! A pair of cabinet size natural Schorl Black Tourmaline cluster and crystal specimens. In this tray you will find 1 x large single crystal with full fibrous termination and the other is a cabinet size Black Tourmaline cluster specimen with big black Schorl crystals on top. Some fluorescent Hyalite Opal here and there.
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 = 147 - 152 mm