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Schorl Tourmaline with Quartz and Albite

Skardu DꦑIstrict, Baltistan𓆉, Northern Areas, Pakistan

Overall size 15.0 x 13.0 x 11.0 cm. Centering on a central lustrous black schorl partially encased within the surround of st♐ark white albite accented with sha♑rply terminated colorless quartz and associated lepidolite books. With custom lucite base.

While Silicon Oxide (SiO₂) or quartz may be the second most common mineral present in the Earth’s crust, many rare and unusual varieties offer opportunities for collectors. From the royal purple and golden hues of amethyst and citrine, to the intense turquoise and apple green of chrysocolla and chrysoprase, quartz has an incredible spectrum of available colors. Rare and unusual crystal forms such as scepters, gwindels, faden, elestial and “spirit” quartzes create incredibly diverse aesthetics to enjoy. As a prime component within many of the great crystalline environments, quartz is also a frequent partner to and basis for other mineral growth. Classic combinations like smoky quar🅘tz and amazonite, fluorite on quartz, and spessartine garnet on smoky quartz offer fantastic contrasts of color and form.