Schorl
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Physical & Optical Properties
Mohs Hardness
| Mohs | Reference mineral | Schorl |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talc | |
| 2 | Gypsum | |
| 3 | Calcite | |
| 4 | Fluorite | |
| 5 | Apatite | |
| 6 | Orthoclase | |
| 7 | Quartz | ● |
| 8 | Topaz | |
| 9 | Corundum | |
| 10 | Diamond |
Crystal System
Value & Market
Where to Buy Schorl
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About Schorl
Schorl is the most common member of the tourmaline group, a black iron-rich variety that forms lustrous opaque prismatic crystals with distinctive vertical striations in granitic pegmatites and schists worldwide. While its opaque nature limits its use as a faceted gemstone, schorl has been used since antiquity in carved beads and mourning jewelry, and is widely employed in crystal healing practices. Large, well-formed schorl crystals from Brazil and Pakistan are popular display specimens.
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Jewelry Use
Suitable for daily wear