Schorl (ex Rolando Gioia Collection)

Item Description

A lovely Schorl display specimen from an unknown locale in Minas Gerais. This specimen features sharply terminated black Schorl crystals with great luster which complements the well-striated prism faces. Several of the crystals are contacted, but there are still a few crystals with attractive termionations. This is a good quality Schorl, despite some rough crystals, simply because it's hard to find aesthetic groups like this from any locality. It's a nice respite from the plethora of Namibian Schorls on the market right now, don't miss out. From the collection of Rolando Gioia (a contributor to new definitive book on Brazilian minerals: "Minerais e Pedras Preciosas do Brasil").