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Schorl (Black Tourmaline)

Schorl (Black Tourmaline) — Tourmaline

Schorl is the common iron-black tourmaline, the most abundant species of the group, used widely for beads, carvings and affordable black gems.

Colour
grey
Transparency
Opaque
RI
1.632–1.676
SG
3.10–3.35
Mohs
7.0–7.5
Birthstone
October
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