{"product_id":"polished-one-side-tourmalinated-quartz-slices-x-24-from-namibia","title":"Polished One Side Tourmalinated Quartz Slices x 24 From Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA large flat of 24 one side polished Tourmalinated Quartz slices with a lovely contrast between the milky Quartz and the Black Tourmaline inclusions. Some of these have no Black Tourmaline inclusions but have rainbow veils. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolished \/ Natural Black Tourmaline On Quartz Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePolished Tourmalinated Quartz from Karibib, Namibia, consists of clear to milky quartz containing prominent inclusions or needles of black schorl tourmaline. These specimens form in pegmatite deposits within the Erongo Region, where tourmaline and quartz crystallize together in zoned veins associated with granitic intrusions. The polished form highlights the contrasting dark tourmaline rods against the quartz matrix, a characteristic feature of material mined near Karibib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eASSOCIATED MINERALS \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSchorl Black Tourmaline, Quartz \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eASSOCIATED FEATURES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNeedle, \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eASSOCIATED COLOURS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBlack, White\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRODUCT DATA \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLocality = Karibib, Namibia\u003cbr\u003eGrade\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e= Medium Grade\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e                      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize = 61 - 98 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOURMALINE - Black Schorl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725383209153,"sku":"189-461-261013BM","price":2030.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/189461_3.jpg?v=1792420614","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/polished-one-side-tourmalinated-quartz-slices-x-24-from-namibia","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}