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Elbaite Tourmaline from Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 11044
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Single crystal of watermelon elbaite tourmaline with complex termination. Pink core can be seen on bottom, the sides show bright green with minor albite. One of the few specimens I have from the famous 1972 discovery. See Min. Rec. volume 6, no.1.
Overall Size:4x4x4 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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