Black Tourmaline (Schorl) Crystals with Quartz Matrix – Collector Specimens- 149 g - (11)

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A lot of 11 natural Black Tourmaline (Schorl) specimens with quartz matrix from Skardu, Pakistan, weighing a total of 149 g and featuring elongated prismatic crystals with dark black color and light quartz matrix.

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Description from the seller

This lot contains seven natural black tourmaline (schorl) specimens associated with quartz-rich matrix. The crystals display the typical elongated prismatic crystal habit with strong vertical striations, characteristic of tourmaline minerals.

The specimens show an attractive contrast between the dark black tourmaline crystals and the light-colored quartz matrix, creating visually appealing mineral combinations.

Some pieces display well-formed crystal terminations and good crystal luster, while others show natural growth patterns embedded within the host rock.

Black tourmaline is a widely appreciated mineral among collectors due to its distinct crystal structure and classic mineral association with quartz and feldspar.

The lot includes a selection of medium and smaller cabinet specimens, suitable for mineral collectors and display.

All specimens are natural and untreated.

Please review the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Weight & Dimensions

44 g – 41 × 38 × 26 mm

28 g – 30 × 42 × 22 mm

24 g – 35 × 25 × 20 mm

21 g – 34 × 23 × 20 mm

12 g – 33 × 22 × 18 mm

9 g – 26 × 12 × 10 mm

11 g – 30 × 20 × 17 mm

Total Weight: 149 grams

Seller's Story

Circle Seven Jewels | Purifying Souls I specialize in natural gemstones, crystals, and mineral specimens, carefully sourced from trusted locations around the world—including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar, and Africa. Many of my finest pieces come directly from my family’s private mine in Afghanistan, originally established by my father. This legacy gives me access to exceptional and high-quality mineral formations that are rarely available on the open market. My collection includes authentic Kunzite, Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine, Spessartine, Peridot, and other rare minerals, each hand-selected with geological knowledge, experience, and passion. As an active participant in international gem and mineral exhibitions across Europe, the United States, Japan, and China, I am committed to offering collectors and enthusiasts only genuine, ethically sourced natural specimens. Every listing is prepared with transparency, accuracy, and professional care to ensure the highest standards of authenticity and complete buyer satisfaction.

This lot contains seven natural black tourmaline (schorl) specimens associated with quartz-rich matrix. The crystals display the typical elongated prismatic crystal habit with strong vertical striations, characteristic of tourmaline minerals.

The specimens show an attractive contrast between the dark black tourmaline crystals and the light-colored quartz matrix, creating visually appealing mineral combinations.

Some pieces display well-formed crystal terminations and good crystal luster, while others show natural growth patterns embedded within the host rock.

Black tourmaline is a widely appreciated mineral among collectors due to its distinct crystal structure and classic mineral association with quartz and feldspar.

The lot includes a selection of medium and smaller cabinet specimens, suitable for mineral collectors and display.

All specimens are natural and untreated.

Please review the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Weight & Dimensions

44 g – 41 × 38 × 26 mm

28 g – 30 × 42 × 22 mm

24 g – 35 × 25 × 20 mm

21 g – 34 × 23 × 20 mm

12 g – 33 × 22 × 18 mm

9 g – 26 × 12 × 10 mm

11 g – 30 × 20 × 17 mm

Total Weight: 149 grams

Seller's Story

Circle Seven Jewels | Purifying Souls I specialize in natural gemstones, crystals, and mineral specimens, carefully sourced from trusted locations around the world—including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Brazil, Madagascar, and Africa. Many of my finest pieces come directly from my family’s private mine in Afghanistan, originally established by my father. This legacy gives me access to exceptional and high-quality mineral formations that are rarely available on the open market. My collection includes authentic Kunzite, Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Aquamarine, Spessartine, Peridot, and other rare minerals, each hand-selected with geological knowledge, experience, and passion. As an active participant in international gem and mineral exhibitions across Europe, the United States, Japan, and China, I am committed to offering collectors and enthusiasts only genuine, ethically sourced natural specimens. Every listing is prepared with transparency, accuracy, and professional care to ensure the highest standards of authenticity and complete buyer satisfaction.

Details

Number of objects
11
Main mineral
Black Tourmaline (Schorl) Crystals with Quartz Matrix – Collector
Mineral form
Specimens
Supplement
Mineral: Black Tourmaline (Schorl) • Associated minerals: Quartz / Feldspar matrix • Color: Black
Weight
149 g
Origin (region/city)
skardu
Country of origin
Pakistan
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
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