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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 10147 |
| Mineral: | Elbaite Tourmaline |
| Locality: | Little Three Mine, Ramona, California |
| Description: | Single crystal of what appears to be schorl tourmaline 2 cm long. However, the bottom is cut and polished to reveal the black exterior is only a thin layer of late growth, and the center is transparent yellow-brown elbaite tourmaline. Ex. L. Zara collection (editor, Mineral Digest) |
| Overall Size: | 3x3x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 2 cm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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