Black Tourmaline (Schorl) Cluster – Yunnan, China
Weight: 1.76 oz (50 grams)
Dimensions: Approx. 1 x 1.2 x 1.3 inches
This premium Raw Black Tourmaline (Schorl) Crystal Specimen hails from Yunnan, China, a region recognized for its high-quality tourmaline formations. Displaying striking striations along its vertical crystal faces, this black tourmaline cluster is a textbook example of schorl crystallization. It exhibits natural luster, robust structure, and well-defined termination, making it an ideal addition to any mineral collection or educational geological display.
Tourmaline is a boron silicate mineral highly prized both for its grounding metaphysical properties and its scientific significance in mineralogy. This Yunnan tourmaline’s glossy, jet-black columnar growth offers insight into pegmatite-hosted mineral formation, commonly found in granite-rich environments.
A superb choice for geology students, educators, collectors, or crystal energy practitioners looking for a scientifically significant and energetically grounding mineral specimen.
Specimen details
| Mineral | Tourmaline |
|---|---|
| Locality | China |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Dimensions | 3.3 cm × 3.0 cm × 2.5 cm |
| Weight | 50 g |
| Color | Black |
| Size | Miniature (up to 2 inches / up to 5 cm) |
| Species | Tourmaline |
| Condition | No damage on display faces |
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About this specimen
This exceptional Black Tourmaline Cluster is a stunning natural specimen sourced from Yunnan Sourced. The cluster features multiple well-formed crystals displaying excellent natural formation that makes it a standout addition to any mineral collection.
Tourmaline (complex borosilicate) crystallizes in the trigonal crystal system with a Mohs hardness of 7-7.5. This mineral is known for piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties, distinctive striated prismatic crystals, and remarkable color diversity. Specimens from Yunnan Sourced are particularly valued among collectors for their quality and character.
This specimen weighs 1.76 oz (49.9 g) and measures approximately 1.3 × 1.2 × 1 inches, representing a premium example. Each specimen is carefully hand-selected to ensure excellent crystal development, natural aesthetics, and display-worthy presentation. Photographs represent the actual specimen you will receive.
Whether you are a seasoned mineral collector, a geology enthusiast, or searching for a distinctive natural display piece, this Tourmaline specimen offers exceptional quality and visual appeal. It makes an impressive addition to a specimen cabinet, educational display, or curated mineral collection — Tourmaline is one of the most colorful mineral groups, valued by both gem cutters and specimen collectors for its incredible range of colors.
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