Schorl from Madagascar

This is a classic schorl tourmaline crystal from the Sahatany Valley in Madagascar, a locality well known for producing sharply defined, highly lustrous black tourmaline with strong vertical striations. The crystal shows excellent form with clean prism faces, deep black coloration, and the characteristic parallel grooves that define high‑quality schorl from this region.

Sahatany Valley schorl is admired for its bold geometry, reflective luster, and architectural presence. This specimen displays all the hallmarks of the locality, including crisp striations, solid structure, and a natural, unpolished finish that highlights the mineral’s true form.