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Black Tourmaline in Quartz Tower (#2) – Brazilian Crystal (360 g, 15 cm)
Black Tourmaline in Quartz Tower (#2) – Brazilian Crystal (360 g, 15 cm)
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Quick Highlights
- Size: 15 cm tall (5.9 in)
- Base Width: 37 mm (1.5 in)
- Weight: 360 g (0.79 lb)
- Origin: Brazil
- Key Features: Polished Brazilian quartz with sharp black tourmaline inclusions, high clarity, excellent optical depth.
Product Description
Introduction
This elegant Black Tourmaline in Quartz tower from Brazil captures the perfect balance between grounding strength and luminous energy. The quartz body is clear and bright, revealing slender jet-black tourmaline crystals arranged in dynamic geometric formations. Its medium size and high polish make it ideal for both collectors and interior display.
Geological Details
This specimen combines silicon dioxide (quartz) and iron-rich sodium aluminum borosilicate (tourmaline), both crystallizing in the hexagonal system. Formed in hydrothermal environments deep within Brazilian pegmatites, the tourmaline needles crystallized first, followed by the slow encasement in quartz as silica-rich solutions cooled. This natural process suspended the inclusions perfectly within the transparent host, preserving their sharp, angular forms.
Brazilian localities are globally recognized for producing some of the finest tourmalinated quartz, with clarity and contrast rarely matched elsewhere. The inclusions in this tower are distinctly linear and well-defined—evidence of high-temperature stability and slow cooling conditions during formation.
Aesthetic Appeal
Visually captivating, the tower features bold black inclusions that pierce the quartz from multiple angles, creating a mesmerizing three-dimensional depth. The polish quality is mirror-like, revealing the internal structure with precision. When placed on a light base, the quartz glows softly, accentuating every inclusion like strokes of ink within glass.
Metaphysical Properties
Black Tourmaline in Quartz is prized for uniting grounding and amplification energies. Quartz elevates and clears the mind, while tourmaline anchors and protects. Together, they create a field of clarity, resilience, and balance—transforming negative energy into calm focus and stability. It’s a stone of balance between light and shadow.
Rarity
Medium-sized towers of this clarity and balance are increasingly rare from Brazil’s mature pegmatite zones. Each inclusion is unique, and well-composed internal networks like this are highly desirable among serious collectors and practitioners.
Why You’ll Love This
This piece combines sophistication and power in equal measure. Its clean geometry, deep contrast, and polished perfection make it ideal for display in modern spaces or as an energetic centerpiece in meditation and healing practices. A statement of balance, strength, and enduring beauty.
Specifications
- Exact Dimensions: 15 cm tall × 3.7 cm base (5.9 × 1.5 in)
- Weight: 360 g (0.79 lb)
- Finish: Fully polished
- Unique Features: Sharp, long black tourmaline inclusions, high optical clarity, well-finished termination.
Collector’s Note
This tower exemplifies Brazil’s world-class quality in included quartz. Its uniform transparency and striking internal composition place it among the finer medium-sized examples on the market. Collectors seeking balanced, inclusion-rich quartz will find this piece both visually and energetically compelling.
Display Recommendations
Display on a light base to enhance internal contrast and showcase the inclusions’ sharp geometry. Complements natural wood or black acrylic stands beautifully, especially under warm white illumination.