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Black Tourmaline (Schorl) – Raw Crystal – China
SKU · ne108
$34.55
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This raw Black Tourmaline, also known as Schorl, comes from China and displays the classic characteristics of the species. The crystal is deeply striated along its length and has a rich, jet-black color with a subtle luster. Black Tourmaline is a popular and widely recognized mineral, and this piece is a great example of its natural, unaltered form.
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Specimen details
| Mineral | Tourmaline |
|---|---|
| Locality | China |
| Crystal system | Hexagonal |
| Chemical formula | AD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z (complex borosilicate supergroup) |
| Dimensions | 4.6 cm × 2.8 cm × 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 65 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
Light runs down this crystal in fine parallel threads — dozens of prism-face grooves that turn a black mineral into something much closer to brushed steel. The prism is stout rather than slender, and it closes at the top in a low, slightly off-centre termination instead of a broken stump. Where a thin edge lets light through, the black opens briefly into a warm root-beer brown.
Schorl is the iron-rich end of the tourmaline series: trigonal, Mohs 7–7.5, hard enough to handle without anxiety. Those lengthwise striations are the family signature — the prism faces grow as narrow alternating strips rather than one flat plane, which is why no two sides flash at the same moment as you turn it. Tourmaline is also genuinely pyroelectric: heat a crystal and opposite electrical charges gather at its two ends.
The crystal measures 4.6 × 2.8 × 2.8 cm and weighs 65 g, and it is shown standing on museum putty above a clear acrylic block. The photographs are of this crystal and no other.
About Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a silicate mineral valued for its hardness and gem potential, with several world-class Chinese localities.
About China
China — dominant modern source for collector-grade specimens since the 1990s.
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive the exact specimen shown?
Yes. Every specimen is a single, one-of-a-kind piece, and the photographs show the exact item you will receive — never a stock photo.
Is this Tourmaline natural?
Yes — specimens like this form naturally. As is standard in the trade, some pieces are gently cleaned or trimmed; we photograph the actual specimen and describe its origin and condition conservatively.
How is it packed and shipped?
Orders ship worldwide with fully insured, tracked delivery, carefully packed to protect fragile crystals. A display base is included.
Can I return it?
Yes — there is a 14-day return window.
What collectors say
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Lovely piece from a like seller with great communication. Indian quartz, a charming cluster. Very pleased
Reçu très rapidement. Très beaux cristaux.
Clear, in perfect condition, which ia rare by itself, and here also location makes it a real collection best tier item. Thank you 🥹
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It's FENOMENAL. I'm so happy I decided to buy it. Cristals are in perfecf shape, big... I'm speachless. I think it's absolutely one of my best specimens. Thank you!
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