Black Tourmaline Spectacular Decorator & Collector Items

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Natural Black Tourmaline Crystal

Code: tbkm607
This unique black tourmaline specimen measures 2.4" x 2.2" x 1.8"
Genuine black tourmaline mineral specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $72.50
This naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. This tourmaline crystal is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good overall condition. See also a different side view of this natural black tourmaline crystal.

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Natural Black Tourmaline Crystal

Code: tbkm655
This unique black tourmaline specimen measures 2" x 1.9" x 1.9"
Genuine black tourmaline mineral specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $88.50
This naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. This tourmaline crystal is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good overall condition.

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Natural Black Tourmaline Crystal

Code: tbkm600
This unique black tourmaline specimen measures 2.5" x 2.5" x 2.1"
Discovered by garimperos in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Price: $94.50
This naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in good overall condition with some minor abrasions. See another view of this natural black tourmaline crystal.

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Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen

Code: tbkm431
Natural black tourmaline specimen measuring 2.8" x 2.6" x 2" tall
This unique black tourmaline mineral specimen was mined in Brazil
Price: $114.95
This naturally terminated black tourmaline mineral specimen shows trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good overall condition with some minor abrasions. See another view of this natural black tourmaline mineral specimen.

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Natural Black Tourmaline Crystal

Code: tbkm608
This unique black tourmaline specimen measures 3.1" x 2.8" x 2.3"
Genuine black tourmaline mineral specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $122.50
This naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good overall condition. This tourmaline crystal is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. See also a different side view of this natural black tourmaline crystal.

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Natural Black Tourmaline Crystal

Code: tbkm601
Natural black tourmaline specimen weighs 1.1 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline measures 3.3" long x 2.5" x 2.4"
Discovered by garimperos in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Price: $141.25
This naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good overall condition with some minor abrasions. This tourmaline crystal is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. See an opposite side view of this natural black tourmaline crystal.

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Black Tourmaline Crystal Specimen

Code: tbkm609
Natural black tourmaline specimen weighs 1.2 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline crystal measures 3" x 2.6" x 2.4"
Genuine black tourmaline mineral specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $154.50
This naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. This tourmaline crystal is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in good condition with some minor abrasions and a small amount of schist matrix on some surfaces. See also a different side view of this natural black tourmaline crystal.

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Naturally Terminated Black Tourmaline Crystal Specimen

Code: tbkm613
Natural color black tourmaline weighs 1.4 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline specimen measures 3.2" x 2.8" x 2.6"
Black tourmaline mineral specimen discovered by garimperos in Brazil
Price: $181.25
This naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. This tourmaline crystal is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in good overall condition with some abraded areas.

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Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen

Code: tbkm611
Natural black tourmaline crystal weighing 1.8 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline crystal measures 4" x 3.7" x 2.4"
Genuine black tourmaline mineral specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $234.25
This naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. This tourmaline crystal is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in good condition with some minor abrasions. See a different side view of this natural black tourmaline mineral specimen. See also another view of this natural black tourmaline mineral specimen.

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Large Black Tourmaline Crystal Specimen

Code: tbkm631
Naturally terminated black tourmaline weighs 2.0 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline specimen measures 3.7" x 3.3" x 3"
Black tourmaline mineral specimen discovered by local garimperos in Brazil
Price: $258.25
This naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. This tourmaline crystal is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in good overall condition with some minor abrasions and a small amount of schist matrix still attached on some surfaces. See another view of this naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal.

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Large Crystal of Natural Black Tourmaline

Code: tbkm634
Natural black tourmaline specimen weighing 2.7 Lbs
Unique black tourmaline crystal measurements: 4" x 3.6" x 3.3"
Genuine black tourmaline mineral specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $345.00
This naturally terminated crystal of black tourmaline has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good overall condition with an abraded corner. See a side view of this naturally terminated black tourmaline.

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Large Crystal of Natural Black Tourmaline

Code: tbkm635
Natural black tourmaline specimen weighing 2.8 Lbs
Unique black tourmaline crystal measurements: 4" x 3.7" x 3.5"
Genuine black tourmaline mineral specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $355.00
This naturally terminated crystal of black tourmaline has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good overall condition with some abraded edges. See a side view of this naturally terminated black tourmaline.

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Large Terminated Black Tourmaline Specimen

Code: tbkm592
Natural black tourmaline weighing 3.2 Lbs
Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen Dimensions: 4.1" x 3.7" x 3.5"
This unique black tourmaline was discovered by garimperos in Brazil
Price: $395.00
This naturally terminated crystal of black tourmaline has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. This black tourmaline crystal is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The lower prismatic faces are abraded, and the upper prismatic faces & terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in good condition. See also a side view of this natural black tourmaline mineral specimen.

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Large Black Tourmaline Specimen

Code: tbkm581
Naturally terminated black tourmaline weighing 3.3 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline crystal measures 4.8" tall x 3.6" x 3.1"
Genuine black tourmaline specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $415.00
This large naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good condition with some minor abrasions. See a side view of this large black tourmaline specimen.

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Large Black Tourmaline Crystal

Code: tbkm522
Naturally terminated black tourmaline weighing 3.7 Lbs
Unique black tourmaline mineral specimen measures 4.1" x 3.7" x 4" tall
Genuine black tourmaline specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $465.00
This large naturally terminated crystal of natural black tourmaline has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good condition with some minor abrasions. See a side view of this large black tourmaline crystal.

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Large Black Tourmaline Crystal

Code: tbkm557
Naturally terminated black tourmaline weighing 3.8 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline crystal measures 4" x 3.7" x 3.5"
Genuine black tourmaline specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $485.00
This large naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good condition with some minor abrasions.

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Large Black Tourmaline Crystal

Code: tbkm636
Naturally terminated black tourmaline weighing 4.4 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline crystal measures 4.6" x 4.2" x 4"
Genuine black tourmaline specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $545.00
All surfaces of this black tourmaline are completely natural - exactly how it formed within the earth. This large naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in mostly very good condition with some abraded areas. This unique black tourmaline crystal has some smaller intergrown black tourmalines in one area as shown in the close-up photo at left. See a full view of this large black tourmaline crystal. See a side view of this one-of-a-kind large black tourmaline crystal. See also a different side view of this unique large black tourmaline crystal.

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Large Black Tourmaline Specimen

Code: tbkm637
Naturally terminated black tourmaline weighing 5.3 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline crystal measures 5.1" x 4.7" x 3.8"
Genuine black tourmaline specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $685.00
All surfaces of this black tourmaline are completely natural - exactly how it formed within the earth. This large naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in mostly very good condition with some abraded areas. This unique black tourmaline crystal shows very interesting black tourmaline overgrowth features at the lower portion of the prismatic faces. See a view showing the natural overgrowths on this large black tourmaline mineral specimen. See also a different side view of this one-of-a-kind large black tourmaline specimen.

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Large Black Tourmaline Decorator Crystal

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Code: tbkm638
Naturally terminated black tourmaline weighing 6.1 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline crystal measures 5.7" x 4.4" x 4"
Genuine black tourmaline specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $835.00
All surfaces of this black tourmaline are completely natural - exactly how it formed within the earth. This large naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in mostly very good condition with some abraded areas. See a side view of this naturally terminated large black tourmaline decorator mineral specimen. See also a different side view of this unique large black tourmaline decorator crystal.

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Large Black Tourmaline Decorator Crystal

Code: tbkm639
Naturally terminated black tourmaline weighing 6.3 Lbs
This unique black tourmaline crystal measures 5.5" x 4.7" x 4.2"
Genuine black tourmaline specimen discovered by native miners in Brazil
Price: $865.00
All surfaces of this black tourmaline are completely natural - exactly how it formed within the earth. This is a large naturally terminated black tourmaline crystal with trigonal prismatic form and with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in mostly very good condition with some abraded areas. See a side view of this naturally terminated large black tourmaline decorator crystal specimen. See also a different side view of this unique large black tourmaline decorator specimen. See an additional view of this naturally terminated large black tourmaline decorator crystal.

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Large Terminated Black Tourmaline Crystal

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Code: tbkm620
Natural black tourmaline specimen weighing 7.6 Lbs
Black Tourmaline Dimensions: 7" tall x 4.4" x 3.9"
This unique black tourmaline was discovered by garimperos in Brazil
Price: $1125.00
This naturally terminated crystal of black tourmaline has trigonal prismatic form with well-developed second-order hexagonal prismatic faces. This tourmaline crystal is completely natural, just as it was found in the earth. The prismatic faces and the terminations of this natural black tourmaline specimen are in very good overall condition with some minor abraded areas. See an above view of this rare size collector quality large black tourmaline crystal. See also another side view of this unique large black tourmaline crystal.

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23.1 pound Decorator Specimen of Black Tourmalines in Matrix

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Code: tbkm542
This black tourmaline in matrix specimen weighs 23.1 pounds
Natural black tourmaline specimen dimensions: 10.5" x 8.5" x 8"
Found by tourmaline miners in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Price: $577.50
This natural decorator mineral specimen has a matrix of translucent quartz with feldspar, clay minerals, and mica. This one-of-a-kind pegmatite matrix specimen has over a hundred black tourmalines intergrown with the matrix.

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Large Decorator Specimen of Black Tourmalines in Matrix

Code: tbkm541
This black tourmaline in matrix specimen weighs 24.9 pounds
Natural black tourmaline specimen dimensions: 12" x 7.5" x 6.5"
Discovered by native miners in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Price: $625.00
This natural decorator mineral specimen has a matrix of translucent quartz with some feldspar, clay minerals, and mica. This pegmatite matrix specimen has hundreds of black tourmalines embedded in its surfaces and passing all through the matrix. See also an opposite side view of this spectacularlarge black tourmaline in quartz decorator specimen.

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Large Decorator Specimen of Black Tourmalines in Matrix

Code: tbkm537
This black tourmaline in matrix specimen weighs 26.5 pounds
Natural black tourmaline specimen dimensions: 11" x 9" x 5"
Discovered by native miners in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Price: $662.50
This natural decorator mineral specimen has a matrix composed of translucent quartz with some feldspar, clay minerals, and mica. This pegmatite matrix specimen has hundreds of black tourmalines embedded in its surfaces and passing all through the matrix. This beautiful decorator specimen stands up in the position shown. See a side view of these black tourmalines in matrix. See also an opposite side view of this natural decorator specimen of black tourmalines in matrix.

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Large Decorator Specimen of Black Tourmalines in Matrix

Code: tbkm539
This black tourmaline in matrix specimen weighs 42.2 pounds
Natural black tourmaline specimen dimensions: 15" x 9" x 7.5"
Found by tourmaline miners in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Price: $1055.00
This natural decorator mineral specimen has a matrix of translucent quartz with feldspar, clay minerals, and mica. This pegmatite matrix specimen has hundreds of black tourmalines intergrown with the matrix. See also a different view of this beautiful decorator specimen of black tourmalines in quartz matrix.

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9mm Faceted Black Tourmaline Necklace

Code: tbkj234xai_black-tourmaline-jewelry
Genuine black tourmaline necklace with an adjustable length from 17.5" to 18.5" long, beads are gradational from 5mm up to 9mm in the center of the necklace
Faceted from natural black tourmaline crystals found in Brazil
Price: $114.95
This beautiful necklace of natural black tourmaline faceted beads was hand-crafted from 100% natural black tourmaline crystals that were found in Brazil. These opaque tourmalines were shaped into rounded, disk shaped beads which were then faceted & polished, drilled and strung into this black tourmaline necklace with an adjustable length from 17.5 to 18.5 inches long using its sterling silver extender clasp. The photo at left shows a close-up view, see also a full view photo of this faceted bead black tourmaline necklace. These shiny black tourmaline beads sparkle very nicely. These are all untreated natural tourmaline beads with no dyes, no fillers, and no epoxies! They are 100% natural tourmaline beads, and when examined closely they show occasional natural pits & cracks.
We have this faceted bead black tourmaline necklace available with 175 carats of faceted black tourmaline beads that are gradational in size measuring 5mm at the clasp and increasing in diameter on up to 9mm in the center of the necklace.

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Tourmalinated Quartz Crystal Pendant

Item: tbkj164
1.7" x 0.8"
(43.5 x 21mm)
this tourmalinated quartz crystal was mined in Brazil
Price: $98.50
This unique black tourmaline pendant was handcrafted in sterling silver and set with a beautiful diamond shape cabochon gem of natural tourmalinated quartz crystal measuring 29x19mm. The lightly included natural quartz crystal cabochon has slender black tourmaline crystals passing through it (known as tourmalinated quartz crystal).

Black Tourmaline in Quartz Crystal Ring, Size 7

Item: tbkj247
Ring Size 7
This tourmalinated quartz crystal gem was mined in Brazil
Price: $88.50
This unique ring was handcrafted in sterling silver with a wide band and set with a 21x9mm leaf shape cabochon gem of natural tourmalinated quartz crystal. This lightly included natural quartz crystal cab has excellent transparency with slender black tourmaline crystals passing through it (known as tourmalinated quartz crystal).

Black Tourmaline in Quartz Crystal Necklace

Item: tbkj232
This black tourmaline necklace has an adjustable length up to 18 inches long
These genuine tourmalinated quartz crystal gems were mined in Brazil
Price: $398.25
This beautiful and unique black tourmaline necklace was handcrafted in 925 sterling silver and set with seven cabochon gems of natural tourmalinated quartz crystal ranging in sizes from 19x13mm up to 26x18mm. These lightly included natural quartz crystal cabs have slender black tourmaline crystals passing through them (known as tourmalinated quartz crystal). The photo at left shows a close-up view. See also a full view of this handcrafted black tourmaline necklace.

Large Faceted Quartz with Black Tourmaline Pendant

Item: tbkj147
this natural black tourmaline pendant is 1.8 inches long x 0.9 inches wide (46mm x 24mm)
this tourmalinated quartz crystal gem was mined in Brazil
Price: $98.25
This unique black tourmaline in quartz pendant was handcrafted in sterling silver and set with a 19x14mm faceted gemstone of natural tourmalinated quartz crystal. This lightly included natural quartz crystal gemstone has several slender black tourmaline crystals passing through it (known as tourmalinated quartz crystal).

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Black Tourmaline Sphere, 1.9 inch

Code: tbks161a
1.9" diameter
Handcrafted from a natural black tourmaline crystal mined in Brazil
Price: $111.50
This black tourmaline sphere was sawn and polished from a single tourmaline crystal that was mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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Black Tourmaline Sphere, 2.1 inch

Code: tbks162
Black Tourmaline Sphere Measurement: 2.1" in diameter
Handcrafted from a natural black tourmaline crystal mined in Brazil
Price: $178.50
This 2.1 inch diameter sphere of natural black tourmaline was sawn and polished from a single black tourmaline crystal that was mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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Black Tourmaline Sphere, 2.25 inch

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Code: tbks167ae
Black Tourmaline Sphere Diameter: 2.25" diameter
Handcrafted from a natural black tourmaline crystal mined in Brazil
Price: $225.00
This 2.25 inch black tourmaline sphere was sawn and polished from a single tourmaline crystal that was mined in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

See also our natural color pink tourmaline jewelry, and our page displaying natural black tourmaline jewelry, our natural green tourmaline crystals, and our natural pink tourmaline earrings. We also offer a large selection of styles and sizes available in natural green tourmaline rings.

Our Black Tourmaline Decorator & Collector Crystals and Matrix Mineral Specimens are all 100% natural - just as they were found inside the earth!

See also our page displaying natural pink tourmaline crystals, our natural green tourmaline crystals, or simply see our page displaying natural tourmaline crystals of all colors!

We have a large variety of green tourmaline crystals in pegmatite matrix, including some tourmalines with gem grade transparency. We have a large selection of handcrafted natural black tourmaline jewelry designs, as well as our pink tourmaline gemstones and sunset tourmaline earrings.

Natural Black Tourmaline

We specialize in unheated and untreated real black tourmaline that was mined in the earth! Black tourmaline crystals are mined today at many locations worldwide. These natural black tourmalines are mainly used for metaphysical purposes, however black tourmaline does also have some very interesting scientific uses as well. Black Tourmaline is naturally pyroelectric, which means that a black tourmaline can produce an electrical charge when it is subjected to a change in temperature.

A piezoelectric current can also be generated when pressure is applied to a natural black tourmaline.

Metaphysical sources say that black tourmaline can defend against negative energies, and that it gives protection against negativity from other people as well as protection against negative energy from both electrical fields & magnetic fields.

Right now, we are offering natural raw black tourmaline pieces and crystals in all sizes including some very rare large black tourmaline decorator mineral specimens & large black tourmaline crystals!

Be sure to also see also our online selection of black tourmaline necklaces and jewelry that were handcrafted from natural black tourmaline crystals! See also our black tourmaline bracelets strung with naturally terminated small black tourmaline crystals.

See our page displaying only black tourmaline products.
We offer a variety of genuine black tourmaline products including handcrafted jewelry items, black tourmaline spheres, and also black tourmaline mineral specimens & crystals.

Be sure to see our large black tourmaline decorator mineral specimens with black tourmaline crystals embedded in quartz matrix!

To see more black tourmaline photos, just select any link shown below.

To see photos of another mineral variety, follow any link in our Mineral Inventory & Factsheet Index.

We also have pages displaying natural quartz crystals, natural blue kyanite specimens, and our natural kunzite specimens.

Black Tourmalines

We literally have tons of additional inventory of black tourmaline mineral specimens, crystals and black tourmalines in matrix! Most of our black tourmalines formed in pegmatite dikes, although we do have some specimens of naturally terminated black tourmaline crystals that crystallized under metamorphic conditions.

We have been mining for aquamarine, citrine, kunzite, topaz, black tourmalines, tourmaline gemstones and other gems for more than 35 years! We offer a very large variety of collector quality natural decorator mineral specimens and crystals available in many different minerals.

We have natural color tourmaline specimens available in each of the tourmaline varieties including rubellite tourmaline mineral specimens, blue tourmaline crystals, and a large selection of all natural color green tourmaline mineral specimens!

We also have some amazing multi-color tourmaline specimens!

We have naturally terminated decorator minerals and rare collector crystals available in a very large variety of minerals including large pegmatite matrix mineral specimens.

See our page with links to natural crystals of all mineral varieties! See also our page with links to all of our polished crystals.

We specialize in natural mineral specimens!

Black Tourmalines

Each one of our black tourmaline crystals and mineral specimens is completely natural with all natural surfaces & terminations, and they were mined in Brazil. You may have noticed that we have naturally terminated black tourmaline specimens in all sizes from one inch long ranging up to more than 20 pounds each! These are all natural black tourmaline crystal specimens. Here at mineralminers.com, we do not have any heated or treated black tourmalines, each black tourmaline specimen is 100% natural! We specialize in superior quality natural black tourmaline crystals and matrix specimens of very large size. We do have more black tourmalines in stock, including some very rare quality large black tourmaline crystals in matrix and some extra large pegmatite matrix specimens that have hundreds of black tourmaline crystals!

For more information about natural black tourmaline and its history, physical properties, chemistry, occurance, and metaphysical uses be sure to see our tourmaline information page.

See also our page displaying genuine black tourmaline jewelry.

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Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimens & Crystals, Tourmaline Information & additional Black Tourmaline Products

Black Tourmaline
Crystals

Black Tourmaline
Mineral Specimens

Black Tourmaline Sphere

Black Tourmaline Necklaces

Black Tourmaline Jewelry

Black Tourmaline Crystals in Matrix

Black Tourmaline Bracelet

Black Tourmaline Ring

Black Tourmaline Pendants

Black Tourmaline Necklaces

Black Tourmaline Earrings

Large Black Tourmaline Decorator Specimens

Black Tourmalines

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We do have more spectacular decorator mineral specimens of natural black tourmaline in stock, so be sure to let us know if you have any rare size black tourmaline crystal special requests.

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