✅ SOLVED What would this one be?

[kittywitty77]

Hello. Just need help identifying this one. Thank you.

 

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[GlowingArtist]

Leaded ore? Is that what they use to make pencil leads with? "graphite (a form of carbon)"

 

[Emil W]

Looks like a grouping of tourmaline crystals but would need clearer photos to make a better assessment. What color are the crystals?

 

[smokeythecat]

Schorl tourmaline due to the crystal structure. The black comes from iron in it.

 

[Kray Gelder]

I'm gonna say tourmaline crystals also.

 

[kittywitty77]

Looks like a grouping of tourmaline crystals but would need clearer photos to make a better assessment. What color are the crystals?

Sorry about that. The crystals are black.

 

[kittywitty77]

Thanks everyone!

 

[FinderTravis]

May also be Ho

View attachment 2071097View attachment 2071098Hello. Just need help identifying this one. Thank you.

Could also be Hornblende.