Foitite on Feldspar – Erongo Mountains, Namibia

Foitite on Feldspar — Erongo Mountains, Namibia A dense carpet of dark, shimmering foitite micro-crystals coats a pale feldspar matrix in this natural pegmatite specimen from the Erongo Mountains. The metallic drusy surface catches light from every angle, creating a striking textural contrast against the host rock. ▾ Details Mineral: Foitite (Tourmaline Group) Matrix: Feldspar Origin: Erongo Mountains, Namibia Form: Natural specimen, unpolished SKU: 150-a One-of-a-kind ▾ About Foitite Foitite is an uncommon iron-rich member of the tourmaline supergroup, found in lithium-poor pegmatite environments. First described in 1993, it remains relatively rare in the mineral market. The Erongo Mountains of Namibia are one of the world's premier localities for pegmatite minerals, producing exceptional tourmaline-group species prized by serious collectors. RARE • COLLECTOR GRADE • ONE OF A KIND