This rare collector sphere is semi-transparent to transparent with dozens of black tourmaline crystals passing through the quartz! ***Most of the tourmalines pass all the way thru the sphere. Natural tourmaline in quartz sphere weighs 1.2 pounds ***Quartz with Black Tourmaline Sphere Dimensions: 2.9" diameter Handcrafted from natural quartz rough mined ethically and respectfully in Minas Gerais, Brazil ***See an opposite side view of this quartz with black tourmaline sphere. See also a back-lit view of this quartz with tourmaline sphere. ***A Certificate of Authenticity from our main website mineralminers.com will be included with this item at no additional cost. Black Tourmaline is very popular today for metaphysical use. ***It is know to guards against radiation and environmental pollutants, and is very useful in purifying and neutralizing negative thoughts and internal conflicts, and turning them into positive energy. Main picture was taken inside under fluorescent lights, additional photos and video was taken outside under indirect sunlight, no filters or color enhanced was used on any pictures or video. To learn more about Black Tourmaline, please copy and paste this link to our Tourmaline Educational and Information Page at; https://www.mineralminers.com/html/touminfo.htm#tourmaline-mineral-information At MineralMiners.com your satisfaction is our top priority! We guarantee Unique Items, Superb Energy and Collector Quality at Miner's Prices! ? Have a "Gem" day and Thank you for visiting our Shop!