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Schorl

Schorl

Fun Fact: Schorl is a common accessory mineral.

Introduction: The German equivalent of schorl, refers to the rejection of black stones in the washing of gold and tin ores. It is a common accessory mineral in some metamorphic rocks and granite pegmatites.

Distribution: Erongo Mountains

Composition: Silicate

Crystal system: Hexagonal

Lustre: Resinous, vitreous

Streak: White

Hardness: 7

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