Quartz with Tourmaline from Madagascar - High Grade Collector Mineral deck

Quartz with Tourmaline from Madagascar - High Grade Collector Mineral deckCollector's Quartz with stunning sprays of Black Tourmaline from Madagascar and an interesting elestial type termination. Tourmaline in quartz from Madagascar is typically black or brown tourmaline included in clear or milky quartz. Madagascar is known for producing high quality specimens of this type, which are highly sought after by mineral collectors and enthusiasts. Black tourmaline has been used for centuries as a very protective stone; its

This iron-rich stone is used by many to deflect and shield the wearer from negative energies and mental stress

often found alongside other zeolites like stilbite

It's a calcium carbonate mineral that forms in a trigonal crystal system

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which can create a range of hues from pale lavender to deep violet

particularly in Colorado and Nevada

The region sits along a large belt of Carbonate Replacement Deposits that underwent stages of mineralization and oxidation which produces a large number of pseudomorphs and mineralogical overprinting

27mm x 23mm x 21mm

such as marble and schist

or iron hat

The overall effect is a stunning and intricate mineral specimen that showcases the unique beauty of both minerals

Shungite polished into freeform shapes are perfect for a workspace or energy work