Black Tourmaline on Matrix - One of a Kind, Raw Crystal Specimen, 6.5 In

Raw black tourmaline still seated in its host rock tells you more about the mineral than a loose crystal ever could.

The crystals here grew out of the matrix and were left in place, so you see the black crystals and the rock around them together. That contrast is what makes a matrix specimen worth displaying: set it on a desk, near an entryway or on a shelf with other raw minerals and it reads as a natural object rather than a polished trinket. It is a good fit for someone starting a mineral collection or anyone who keeps black tourmaline nearby.

About Black Tourmaline

Black tourmaline is schorl, the iron rich member of the tourmaline group of boron silicate minerals, and it may make up 95% or more of all tourmaline in nature. It usually forms in granite and granite pegmatite, where its striated, prism shaped crystals grow alongside quartz, feldspar and mica. The name schorl was already in use before the year 1400.

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

Additional Details

• You receive the exact tourmaline specimen shown.
• About 6.5" x 3.5" x 4".
• Natural, unpolished black tourmaline on matrix.
• Raw crystal edges can flake; handle by the matrix rather than the crystals.

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.