{"product_id":"natural-schorl-black-tourmaline-crystals-x-150-from-erongo-namibia","title":"Natural Schorl Black Tourmaline Crystals x 150 From Erongo, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA large flat of 150 natural shiny Schorl Black Tourmaline crystals with terminated and \"Mercedes Star\" formations. Some of these have Feldspar, Quartz and fluorescent Hyalite Opal inclusions. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eErongo Schorl Black Tourmaline Specimens \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSchorl 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eASSOCIATED MINERALS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSchorl Black Tourmaline, Fluorite, Feldspar, Orthoclase, Smokey Quartz, Vermiculite, Muscovite, Hyalite Opal, Aquamarine Beryl\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eASSOCIATED FEATURES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNeedle, Fluorescent, Mercedes Star, Multi Mineral\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASSOCIATED COLOUR\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBlack, White, Blue, Smokey, Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMOHS HARDNESS SCALE\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e7 to 7.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DATA \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLocality = Erongo, Namibia\u003cbr\u003eGrade = Very Good to A Grade\u003cbr\u003eSize = 8 - 50 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOURMALINE - Black Schorl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50579055214785,"sku":"188-274-260909BM","price":3080.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/188274_11.jpg?v=1789130236","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/natural-schorl-black-tourmaline-crystals-x-150-from-erongo-namibia","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}