Natural Schorl Black Tourmaline with Vermiculite x 2 From Erongo, Namibia

A NOTE FROM NICK 
A Pair of Excellent Large Cabinet sized Erongo Natural Schorl Black Tourmaline Specimens, one with Vermiculite Mica.

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, Fibrous

PRODUCT COLOUR 
Black, White

MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
7 to 7.5

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Erongo, Namibia
Grade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 136 - 141 mm