Etched Black Tourmaline with Feldspar – Pakistan

Sourced from the elite high-altitude veins of Skardu, this 78.6ct specimen features a Black Tourmaline (Schorl) crystal with distinct natural etching. Unlike perfectly smooth prism faces, this crystal has been naturally "carved" by corrosive geological fluids late in its growth cycle, resulting in a complex, matte-to-glassy surface texture that resembles ancient petroglyphs.

The tourmaline is aesthetically attached to a white Feldspar matrix, which provides the classic "monochrome" contrast highly prized by collectors. The combination of the jagged, white feldspar and the dark, intricately textured tourmaline makes this piece a standout for those who appreciate the more "organic" and "sculptural" side of mineralogy. This is a 100% natural, untreated specimen that perfectly illustrates the dynamic environment of the Karakoram pegmatites.