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Foitite
A huge specimen of black tourmaline overgrowing a large matrix of feldspar, coated on one side by a chalky carbonate (could be removed, if you wish, with acid). The piece is actually quite pretty as is, though - the contrast makes it more visually appealing, to me, than an all black surface. Crystals run to 4.5 cm. Notably, Charlie says this style of so-called schorl from Erongo has been characterized recently as the related species of tourmaline, foitite. Ex. Charlie Key Collection.
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Species
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.2 x 9.4 x 8.0 cm
Locality
Added on04/19/2025
Known provenance
2024/08
Unknown Owner
Not disclosed—Species and Locality Wiki Pages
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