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2.03" Black Tourmaline (Schorl) & Feldspar - Namibia
This is an sharp schorl crystal with feldspar from the Erongo Mountains in Namibia. Although the crystal has broken away from the original host rock or matrix, the crystal is in overall great shape, and has great luster and natural terminations.
Tourmaline is a crystalline boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Schorl, or black tourmaline, is the most common form of tourmaline, and has been used for everything from jewelry to piezoelectric guitar pickups.
Tourmaline is a crystalline boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Schorl, or black tourmaline, is the most common form of tourmaline, and has been used for everything from jewelry to piezoelectric guitar pickups.
Feldspars are a group of rock-forming tectosilicate minerals. They are the most common minerals on Earth, making up nearly 60% of the crust.
SPECIES
Tourmaline var. Schorl, Feldspar
LOCATION
Erongo Mountains, Namibia
SIZE
2.03x1.16x.99"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#31885