Tourmalinated Tourmaline Hair Quartz - Rough Specimen

Tourmalinated (“Tourmaline Hair”) Quartz — Rough Specimen — 144 g — Code: RTHQ3

Price: NZD $42

A characterful tourmalinated quartz rough showing fine black tourmaline “hairs” suspended in clear-to-milky quartz. Compact, sculptural piece that styles easily on shelves, trays, or a specimen stand.

Specs

• Code: RTHQ3

• Minerals: Clear/Milky Quartz with Black Tourmaline (schorl) inclusions

• Form: Natural rough specimen (flat resting face not guaranteed)

• Weight: 144 g (≈ 0.32 lb)

• Dimensions: 95 × 55 × 33 mm (L × W × D)

• Finish: Natural broken faces/cleaves; visible needle-like tourmaline inclusions

Highlights

• Distinct needle/strand inclusions that pop under side-light

• Compact footprint—perfect for desks, shelves, or grid work

• Photogenic texture; looks great on a small acrylic riser

Energetic (optional)

Traditionally, Quartz is linked with clarity & amplification, while Black Tourmaline is associated with grounding & protection—together they’re favoured for clear, steady focus.

Energetic properties are traditional lore and not a substitute for medical advice.

Condition

Natural specimen with expected minor edge nicks and contact points—authentic features of rough quartz.

Care

• Mohs ~7 (durable), but tourmaline needles expose cleavage lines—avoid drops/knocks

• Dust with a soft brush or dry microfiber; brief damp wipe only (no soaking/chemicals)

• Display in indirect light to highlight the inclusions

What’s Included

• 1 × Tourmalinated Quartz rough (144 g)

• Code: RTHQ3

Pickup & Shipping (NZ)

• Pickup: Christchurch (by arrangement)

• Courier: NZ-wide at buyer’s cost; careful padding/double-boxing (insurance on request)

• Packed-weight guide: ~0.5–0.9 kg