Black Tourmaline on Matrix Small Crystal - One of a Kind, 2.5 In

Black tourmaline still attached to its matrix is a satisfying thing to own, because you see the crystal in its natural setting.

This small specimen pairs black tourmaline with its host rock, and the matrix formation is a big part of its look. At about 2.5 inches it is a compact piece for an office desk, a bookshelf or a mineral case, and it works well as a first specimen for someone starting a collection. Black tourmaline is schorl, the most common tourmaline, and its crystals tend to be long prisms with vertical striations along their faces. Tourmaline is an October birthstone, which makes it a natural birthday gift for that month. The specimen in the photos is the one you will receive.

The specimen is about 1.5 by 2.5 by 2 inches. The ruler photo shows its size.

About Black Tourmaline

Black tourmaline is schorl, the most common member of the tourmaline group of boron silicate minerals. It grows as long prismatic crystals, usually triangular in cross section, with heavy vertical striations on the prism faces. Tourmaline is 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale and is an October birthstone.

Stone Meaning: Black tourmaline is traditionally associated with grounding and protection.

Additional Details

• You receive the exact black tourmaline on matrix shown.
• About 1.5" x 2.5" x 2".
• Handle by the matrix.
• Photos show the actual piece.

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