{"product_id":"schorl-black-tourmaline-with-hyalite-opal-smoky-quartz-from-namibia-copy","title":"Jet-Black Schorl (Black Tourmaline) Crystal Cluster from Namibia","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold, dramatic, and beautifully crystallised, this Schorl specimen from Namibia's famous Erongo Region showcases a dense cluster of sharply terminated black Tourmaline crystals with exceptional lustre and form. The intergrown crystals create a striking three-dimensional display, with prominent prism faces and crisp geometric terminations that catch the light from every angle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep jet-black colour and silky vitreous lustre give this specimen a powerful visual presence, making it equally appealing to serious mineral collectors and crystal enthusiasts. The crystal faces display the characteristic longitudinal striations that make Tourmaline instantly recognisable, while the compact cluster formation provides excellent aesthetics and display quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Details You Need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Schorl (Black Tourmaline)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Erongo Region, Namibia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small Cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLustre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Opaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 45 mm × 52 mm × 28 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchorl is the black variety of Tourmaline and is the most abundant member of the Tourmaline group. It forms in granitic pegmatites and hydrothermal environments, where it develops its distinctive elongated prismatic crystals with strong vertical striations. Namibia's Erongo Region is renowned worldwide for producing high-quality Tourmaline specimens, prized for their sharp crystal forms and aesthetic presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors appreciate Schorl for its striking contrast, durability, and architectural crystal shapes. Its bold appearance makes it a standout display mineral, whether featured in a specialist Tourmaline collection, a cabinet of Namibian minerals, or a broader collection of crystallised specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic Namibian Schorl specimen with excellent crystal definition, rich black colour, and strong display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46251650777284,"sku":"S653","price":250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S653SchorlBlackTourmaline_1.webp?v=1781417344","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/schorl-black-tourmaline-with-hyalite-opal-smoky-quartz-from-namibia-copy","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}