Schorl Tourmaline Etched Iron Oxides Cluster, Erongo, Namibia—SM6

This is a crystal cluster of rich black tourmaline, a variety known as Schorl. The crystal features striated structure and good luster, despite being heavily etched and included by golden iron oxides--schorl is prone to brittleness and breakage, so the structural lines and surface textures of this crystal make it especially desirable. The cluster is composed of many smaller faces on one large freeform specimen. Damaged sections are left unpolished, and are seen in chips and abrasions. This inky black and golden yellow toned crystal cluster would be ideal for display, gridding, or collection! Perfect for the healing or specimen collector in your life. Locality: Erongo Region, Namibia. Dimensions: contact me Weight: 118.3 g (4.17 oz) FORMATION: Black tourmaline, also known as Schorl, is the black Tourmaline variety, which forms in nearly every color. Tourmaline has a hardness of 7-7.5. Brazil is a major locality for tourmaline, and the Erongo region of Namibia has become a prominent locality for tourmaline and other pegmatite minerals as well. Tourmaline varieties commonly form in association with quartz, feldspar, mica group, and other minerals . HEALING: Tourmaline is believed to attract love, and balance masculine and feminine energy. It is also thought to help us to seek joy and heal emotional wounds. The black shade represents grounding, protection, and purification. *Though many gems and minerals have historical and cultural associations with healing properties, these items are sold for display, study, and collector interest only. Check out more crystals and specimens in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PhenomenalGems?ref=si_shop