Specimen #1267

Name: Large Cluster of Schorl Tourmaline Crystals on Quartz Matrix

Type: Mineral

Locality: Erongo Mountain, Usakos and Omaruru Districts, Erongo Region, Namibia

Favorite? N

Fluorescent? N

Size: 10 x 10.6 x 14.5 cm

Weight:

Acquired: 2009-02-05

Source: Superior Gallery Auction: Kevin Ward Collection

Label: Y

Comment: Lot #185. hese crystals are super glossy and lustrous with striations galore. The largest shorl crystal measures 5 cm by 5 cm by 4 cm, but there must be at least 20 crystals in all on this cabinet sized plate. The matrix is a mix of small quartz crystals and albite. Definitely one of the best pieces to come from Charlie Key's collection. Ex: Charlie Key Collection, Kevin Ward

Minerals: Quartz (SiO₂) Schorl (NaFe⁺⁺₃Al₆(BO₃)₃Si₆O₁₈(OH)₄) Tourmaline

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Large Cluster of Schorl Tourmaline Crystals on Quartz Matrix, Erongo Mountains in Namibia, SW Africa - 10 x 10.6 x 14.5 cm

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Large Cluster of Schorl Tourmaline Crystals on Quartz Matrix, Erongo Mountains in Namibia, SW Africa

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Large Cluster of Schorl Tourmaline Crystals on Quartz Matrix, Erongo Mountains in Namibia, SW Africa

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Large Cluster of Schorl Tourmaline Crystals on Quartz Matrix, Erongo Mountains in Namibia, SW Africa - 10 x 10.6 x 14.5 cm

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Large Cluster of Schorl Tourmaline Crystals on Quartz Matrix, Erongo Mountains in Namibia, SW Africa - 10 x 10.6 x 14.5 cm