{"product_id":"double-terminated-black-tourmaline-on-feldspar-from-namibia-copy","title":"Smoky Quartz with Black Tourmaline from Namibia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eThis captivating specimen from Namibia's famous Erongo Region showcases a beautiful partnership between lustrous Smoky Quartz crystals and a dramatic coating of delicate Black Tourmaline. The contrast between the transparent smoky quartz points and the intricate black tourmaline sprays creates a specimen that is both visually striking and highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eMultiple Smoky Quartz crystals emerge from the matrix, displaying attractive smoky tones ranging from pale champagne to rich smoky brown. Several crystals exhibit excellent transparency, allowing the eye to appreciate the natural internal structure and the fine black tourmaline inclusions captured within some of the quartz crystals. These inclusions add depth and character, making each crystal uniquely fascinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eDraped across the quartz is a textured layer of fine Black Tourmaline crystals that form velvety sprays and radiating clusters. The dark tourmaline creates a dramatic contrast against the lighter quartz, giving the specimen an almost landscape-like appearance. This style of association is highly sought after by collectors due to its unusual aesthetics and the exceptional mineral combinations produced by the pegmatites of Erongo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eWell-balanced, visually impressive, and rich in mineralogical interest, this specimen displays beautifully from multiple angles and makes a standout addition to any quartz, tourmaline, or Namibian mineral collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1852\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eMineral Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky Quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1905\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eAssociated Mineral:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Tourmaline (Schorl)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1945\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erongo Region, Namibia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1981\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eSpecimen Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small Cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2035\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trigonal (Quartz \u0026amp; Tourmaline)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2078\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smoky Brown, Grey and Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2111\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eLustre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitreous to Silky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2159\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent to Translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2208\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 73 mm × 63 mm × 64 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2229\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 213 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2486\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis aesthetic Namibian specimen combines the clarity and elegance of Smoky Quartz with the dramatic texture of Black Tourmaline, creating a display piece that will appeal to collectors, mineral enthusiasts, and lovers of natural crystal formations alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46251727978692,"sku":"S661","price":650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S661SmokyQuartzwithBlackTourmaline_1.webp?v=1781424738","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/double-terminated-black-tourmaline-on-feldspar-from-namibia-copy","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}