Description
This striking Black Tourmaline cluster features sharply defined, vertically striated crystals arranged in a dense, sculptural formation. The tourmaline exhibits a deep black to charcoal sheen with natural highlights that catch the light along the crystal faces, emphasizing its dramatic geometry and raw strength.
Clusters from the Erongo Mountains are known for their exceptional crystal development, and this specimen is no exception. The piece retains its natural form, with intergrown crystals rising from a compact base, offering excellent dimensional presence and visual weight without appearing overly bulky.
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions: 2.5” x 1.75” x 1.75”
Weight: 113g
Collector’s Notes
Erongo Mountain tourmaline is prized for its sharp crystal definition and aesthetic clustering. This specimen stands out for its bold structure and strong vertical growth, making it an excellent choice for collectors who appreciate classic, uncompromising mineral forms. It displays beautifully from multiple angles and anchors a display with a grounded, authoritative presence.
Highlights
Natural black tourmaline cluster from Namibia
Strong vertical crystal growth with pronounced striations
Gemmy luster
Sharply defined crystal faces
Classic collector specimen with excellent display presence
Metaphysical Properties
Black Tourmaline is widely associated with grounding, protection, and energetic stability. It is often used to absorb unwanted energy and support a sense of balance and resilience, making clusters especially favored for room placement or collection display.
Mineralogy
Mineral: Schorl (Black Tourmaline)
Color: Black to dark charcoal
Luster: Vitreous to submetallic
Crystal System: Trigonal
Hardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale
Formation: Prismatic crystal growth, commonly striated
Description
This striking Black Tourmaline cluster features sharply defined, vertically striated crystals arranged in a dense, sculptural formation. The tourmaline exhibits a deep black to charcoal sheen with natural highlights that catch the light along the crystal faces, emphasizing its dramatic geometry and raw strength.
Clusters from the Erongo Mountains are known for their exceptional crystal development, and this specimen is no exception. The piece retains its natural form, with intergrown crystals rising from a compact base, offering excellent dimensional presence and visual weight without appearing overly bulky.
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions: 2.5” x 1.75” x 1.75”
Weight: 113g
Collector’s Notes
Erongo Mountain tourmaline is prized for its sharp crystal definition and aesthetic clustering. This specimen stands out for its bold structure and strong vertical growth, making it an excellent choice for collectors who appreciate classic, uncompromising mineral forms. It displays beautifully from multiple angles and anchors a display with a grounded, authoritative presence.
Highlights
Natural black tourmaline cluster from Namibia
Strong vertical crystal growth with pronounced striations
Gemmy luster
Sharply defined crystal faces
Classic collector specimen with excellent display presence
Metaphysical Properties
Black Tourmaline is widely associated with grounding, protection, and energetic stability. It is often used to absorb unwanted energy and support a sense of balance and resilience, making clusters especially favored for room placement or collection display.
Mineralogy
Mineral: Schorl (Black Tourmaline)
Color: Black to dark charcoal
Luster: Vitreous to submetallic
Crystal System: Trigonal
Hardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale
Formation: Prismatic crystal growth, commonly striated
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