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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Lepidolite from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Lepidolite from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 13639
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Lepidolite
Locality:Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Beautiful transparent red rubellite tourmaline crystal 5 cm long with pale lepidolite crystals grown on the back and sides. The tourmaline is perfectly exposed and the lepidolite can be seen through it. Well terminated and undamaged. Has custom base.
Overall Size:5.5x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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