Black Tourmaline on Pale Quartz Matrix

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Two black tourmaline crystals command this pale quartz block: a stout upright prism at the back, its faces ruled with fine vertical striations and capped by a broad stepped termination, and a second crystal reclining at the right, its flat terminal faces throwing back light like wet slate. 15.5 × 10.4 × 9.7 cm, 1.16 kg.

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Specimen details

MineralTourmaline
Locality
Crystal systemHexagonal
Chemical formulaAD₃G₆(T₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃X₃Z (complex borosilicate supergroup)
Dimensions15.5 cm × 10.4 cm × 9.7 cm
Weight1.16 kg
ColorBlack
SizeLarge Cabinet (over 6 inches / 15+ cm)
SpeciesTourmaline
ConditionNo damage on display faces

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About this specimen

Two black tourmaline crystals command this pale quartz block: a stout upright prism at the back, its faces ruled with fine vertical striations and capped by a broad stepped termination, and a second crystal reclining at the right, its flat terminal faces throwing back light like wet slate. The matrix between them is coarse translucent quartz, glassy on the fresh breaks and sugary where it is not.

Those lengthwise striations are the tourmaline group’s signature—a borosilicate that stacks narrow prism faces along its length as it grows. At Mohs 7–7.5 the crystals shrug off handling better than most species, though the terminations still deserve care. Both are set into the quartz rather than perched on it, and the contact between black crystal and white host reads cleanly.

It measures 15.5 × 10.4 × 9.7 cm and weighs 1160 g, a solid one-hand weight and a shelf piece rather than a cabinet miniature; it comes without a base. Photographed loose in the hand, and what you see in those frames is what ships.

About Tourmaline

Tourmaline is a silicate mineral valued for its hardness and gem potential, with several world-class Chinese localities.

Learn more about Tourmaline in our encyclopedia

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.

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Black Tourmaline on Pale Quartz Matrix
Black Tourmaline on Pale Quartz Matrix
$175.00