Description
This prehnite with black tourmaline tower is a beast! It stands at 9.00″ tall and weights about 1.18kg. There are clearly defined black tourmaline crystal formations throughout. Additionally, the prehnite crystal formations are stunning. There is also some translucence in some areas of the tower. The olivine and black colors suit many Southwestern color schemes. This is a great gift or a breathtaking piece of gemstone décor. Don’t miss it!
About Prehnite & Black Tourmaline Combinations
Prehnite and black tourmaline (also known as schorl) can grow together in the same geological formation through a variety of processes. One possible scenario is that both minerals crystallize from the same hydrothermal fluids or magma that intrudes into the host rock. In this case, the conditions such as temperature, pressure, and chemical composition are suitable for the formation of both prehnite and black tourmaline, leading to their coexistence in the same environment. Another possibility is that secondary processes, such as alteration or metasomatism, may introduce one mineral into the existing crystal structure of the other, resulting in their growth together. These complex geological processes can create unique specimens where prehnite and black tourmaline are found in close association with each other.
Learn more about the tourmaline group here.
This prehnite with black tourmaline tower is a WYSIWYG.
For those who are unfamiliar with WYSIWYG, it means: What You See Is What You Get. Pieces identified as WYSIWYGs are not a random pull of stones that are similar to the one(s) pictured. Instead, you receive the actual piece that is pictured.
If you have a hankering for more black tourmaline, take a look at these black tourmaline tumbles.
Please Note:
- Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
- The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
- Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
- Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.
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