Tourmaline (Fluor-Liddicoatite) Phacolite a Zeolite species in this

a Zeolite species in this famous granitic pegmatite locality

What makes these crystals so desirable is their superb form

hydrated iron aluminum phosphate and some of the better and more unique specimens of this mineral come from Llallagua

especially with so many crystals on the same specimen

Tourmaline (Fluor-Liddicoatite) Phacolite a Zeolite species in thisOne of the rarely seen tte noire testa nera (black head) Tourmalines from Vohitrakanga. It has a notably interesting extra virgin olive oil greenish color with a distinct black color on the pyramidal termination. Near the base of the crystal, the slightest amount of pink can be seen. The prism is remarkably lustrous, bright and glassy and internally, theres plenty of gemminess, though its not water clear. This is a rare color for Tourmaline,