schorl
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Origin of schorl
First recorded in 1755–65, schorl is from the German word Schörl
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We found in it a group of fine crystals of black schorl.
From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 by Humboldt, Alexander von
In another place, I found crystals of black schorl radiating from a common centre.
From Volcanic Islands by Darwin, Charles
The granite is dark red, often inclosing veins of quartz, crystallized and compact, and likewise well-formed crystals of schorl.
From On the Old Road, Vol. 2 (of 2) A Collection of Miscellaneous Essays and Articles on Art and Literature by Ruskin, John
Among these black schorl or tourmaline, actinolite, zircon, garnet, and fluor spar are not uncommon; but they are too sparingly dispersed to modify the general aspect of the rock.
From The Student's Elements of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir
On its northern slope is a vast mass of schorl, the celebrated Roche Rock.
From Nooks and Corners of Cornwall by Scott, C. A. Dawson
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