Variety of Schorl

Fluor-schorl

Rare form of Schorl where part of the hydroxyl is replaced with fluorine. Fluor-schorlwas recognized as a distinct mineral species by the IMA in 2011, with the following chemical formula: NaFe2+3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)3F

See the full Schorl page for properties, photos, and additional varieties.