{"product_id":"schorl-black-tourmaline-with-hyalite-opal-smoky-quartz-from-namibia","title":"Schorl (Black Tourmaline) with Hyalite Opal \u0026 Smoky Quartz from Namibia","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBold, dramatic, and highly collectible, this striking Schorl specimen showcases a dense cluster of lustrous black Tourmaline crystals from Namibia's renowned Erongo Region. The sharply terminated crystals display excellent form and brilliant vitreous lustre, creating a stunning contrast against subtle coatings of Hyalite Opal and a small associated Smoky Quartz crystal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder normal lighting, the Hyalite Opal appears as a delicate glassy coating nestled among the Tourmaline crystals. Under ultraviolet light, however, it fluoresces a vivid green, revealing a hidden feature that adds an exciting dimension to this already impressive specimen. The combination of jet-black Schorl, glowing Hyalite Opal, and Smoky Quartz makes this a fascinating display piece for both mineral collectors and fluorescence enthusiasts.\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\u003eAssociated Minerals:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hyalite Opal (fluorescent green under UV), Smoky Quartz\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 with colourless Hyalite Opal and Smoky Quartz\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 Schorl with translucent Hyalite Opal and Smoky Quartz\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 49 mm × 55 mm × 27 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 77 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchorl is the most common member of the Tourmaline family and is prized for its deeply black colour, strong crystal form, and durability. The elongated, striated crystals develop in pegmatites and hydrothermal environments, often alongside Quartz and other rare minerals. Namibia's Erongo Region is famous among collectors for producing exceptional mineral combinations, including some of the world's finest Tourmaline specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHyalite Opal is a rare variety of opal that forms as a transparent, glass-like coating. Trace amounts of uranium within the opal cause its remarkable green fluorescence under ultraviolet light, making it especially sought after by collectors of fluorescent minerals. The addition of a small Smoky Quartz crystal further enhances the specimen's visual appeal and mineralogical interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful combination of crystal form, fluorescence, and locality, this Schorl specimen represents one of Namibia's most desirable mineral associations and would make a distinctive addition to any collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46242468102340,"sku":"S652","price":300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S652SchorllBlackTourmalinewithHyaliteOpal_1.webp?v=1781269870","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/schorl-black-tourmaline-with-hyalite-opal-smoky-quartz-from-namibia","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}