Schorl Tourmaline with Hyalite on Albite Plate

A striking and architecturally complex specimen featuring a dense network of intergrown black schorl tourmaline crystals perched upon a contrasting matrix of stark white albite. The tourmaline displays classic trigonal geometry, with well-developed three-faced pyramidal terminations and sharply defined, finely striated prism faces that catch the light with a subtle metallic sheen. Crystal habit ranges from robust, blocky prisms to smaller, tightly clustered individuals, all aligned in a visually cohesive, highly textural arrangement. The bold interplay between the tourmaline’s jet-black luster and the clean, bright albitic host creates a dramatic, high-contrast aesthetic characteristic of the finest material from the Skardu District, one of Pakistan’s premier pegmatite localities. This piece exemplifies the region’s reputation for producing elegant, sharply terminated schorl of excellent structural integrity and visual impact.