Crystal silicate mineral, the most common species of which is schorl (10)
I believe the answer is:
tourmaline
(Other definitions for tourmaline that I've seen before include "Beautiful grey or black mineral" , "Beautiful blackish mineral" .)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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