Geospecimen

2021-2621

Geospecimen, Schorl
Geospecimen, Schorl
Title
Geospecimen, Schorl
Materials

Dimensions

3.25 in L

1.25 in Diameter

Description
A sample of schorl, a black and opaque variety of tourmaline. Classified as a semi-precious stone, tourmaline is a mineral base of crystalline boron silicate with compounds of aluminum, iron, lithium, potassium, or sodium.

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