Black Tourmaline Cluster with Mica (Schorl) While jasper is a variety

While jasper is a variety of quartz

Weight: 11 grams

Its name comes from the Greek word γύψος (gypsos)

Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Black Tourmaline Cluster with Mica (Schorl) While jasper is a varietyThis is a perfect example of black tourmaline that is suited for a collection of any size. You can easily see the natural growth of the crystal alongside small flakes of muscovite mica. Size: 3. 3 x 1. 9 x 1. 4 in. Weight: 6. 5 oz Black Tourmaline, officially named schorl, was first found in a tin mine located in Saxony, Germany, previously named Schorl. Black tourmaline forms in a trigonal crystal structure. Black tourmaline is often found alongside