Prehnite with Black Tourmaline Tumbles

Description

Prehnite with black tourmaline tumbles are great for décor and gemstone collections. Bright, translucent green encapsulates gorgeous black tourmaline pieces. With such a lively combination, these tumbles will turn heads. We sell these beauties by the piece. Get yours today!

Size: M-L, approx. 0.75-1.00+”

One of our favorite suggestions for using prehnite with black tourmaline tumbles in gemstone décor is to add them to a crystal or glass plate, bowl, vase, or other container. You can layer them or use them to surround figurines or other display pieces, too. With all of the colors and variation available in gemstone tumbles and chips, there is almost always a complementary or accent color that will suit your personal style, Southwestern or otherwise.

About Prehnite & Black Tourmaline Combinations

Prehnite and black tourmaline (also known as schorl) can grow together in the same geological formation through a variety of processes. One possible scenario is that both minerals crystallize from the same hydrothermal fluids or magma that intrudes into the host rock. In this case, the conditions such as temperature, pressure, and chemical composition are suitable for the formation of both prehnite and black tourmaline, leading to their coexistence in the same environment. Another possibility is that secondary processes, such as alteration or metasomatism, may introduce one mineral into the existing crystal structure of the other, resulting in their growth together. These complex geological processes can create unique specimens where prehnite and black tourmaline are found in close association with each other.

Learn more about the tourmaline group here. or prehnite here.

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Please Note:

1. Sizes and weights are approximate. Dimension sizes can vary based on the way the rock is formed. We hand measure our pieces on the longest side. Please see the pictures in the listing.
2. The colors may vary due to monitor and lighting differences.
3. Please use your own judgment when allowing children to handle.
4. Not suggested for use in animal habitats or fish tanks.