Black tourmaline paired with flaky, pearly mica gives this raw specimen two very different textures.
The tourmaline here formed right in the mica, so you see the crystals in their natural setting instead of loose. It is a solid, heavy piece with a good footprint, the kind that sits well on a bookshelf, by a front door or on an office desk. Black tourmaline is a classic first specimen and an October birthstone, so it works for a collector or a birthday.
About Black Tourmaline and Mica
Black tourmaline, the variety called schorl, is the most common tourmaline. It grows as long prismatic crystals, usually triangular in cross section with heavy vertical striations on the faces. Mica is a group of sheet silicate minerals that split into thin, flexible sheets with a pearly to metallic luster, and both minerals are common in granite and pegmatite.
Stone Meaning: Black tourmaline is traditionally associated with grounding and protection.
Additional Details
- You receive the exact black tourmaline specimen shown.
- About 4" x 6" x 4.75"; about 3.18 kg.
- Raw, natural black tourmaline in mica. Mica flakes can lift; dust with a soft brush rather than a cloth.
- Heavy; lift with two hands from the base, not by the crystal edges.
Shipping and Returns
- Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
- We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
- Covered by our 30-day return policy.
Disclaimer: Please consult a healthcare professional for any medical advice. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
