{"product_id":"natural-black-tourmaline-crystal-from-namibia-well-terminated-mineral-specimen-157g","title":"Natural Black Tourmaline Crystal from Namibia – Well-Terminated Mineral Specimen, 157g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tourmaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimen from Namibia, Africa features a well-terminated crystal form with the strong prismatic structure and deep black coloration associated with collectible Tourmaline specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing 157 grams and measuring 65 × 40 × 41 mm, this substantial crystal is well suited for mineral collections, display cabinets, crystal shelves, or as a distinctive geological specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Tourmaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Group:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tourmaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7–7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuster:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Crystal Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prismatic crystals with lengthwise striations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Namibia, Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 157 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 65 × 40 × 41 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well terminated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTourmaline is a complex boron silicate mineral group known for its wide range of colors and distinctive elongated crystal formations. Black Tourmaline is commonly associated with iron-rich varieties and is valued by mineral collectors for its dark color, natural striations, and sharp crystal form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetaphysical Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn crystal traditions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Tourmaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egrounding, protection, stability, and energetic cleansing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Many crystal enthusiasts use it in meditation spaces, near entrances, or alongside other crystals with the intention of creating a grounded and balanced environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese metaphysical associations are based on traditional crystal beliefs and are not intended as medical or therapeutic claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crystal Empire Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67771124777091,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/3974\/2083\/files\/UN-0803_1.jpg?v=1791866926","url":"https:\/\/crystalempiregems.com\/products\/natural-black-tourmaline-crystal-from-namibia-well-terminated-mineral-specimen-157g","provider":"Crystal Empire Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}