Sometimes this material is confused with (and called) black rutilated quartz, specially when the tourmaline strands are very fine, but the inclusion are composed of different minerals.

Hardness- 6.5-7 Mohs scales

Stone Variety- Quartz

Country of Origin- India

Suitable for - size limits apply:

• Plugs
• Labrets
• Septum Spikes
• Inlay