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Schorl Tourmaline from Pech, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Schorl Tourmaline from Pech, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Schorl Tourmaline from Pech, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 14638
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline
Locality:Pech, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Four lustrous, black schorl tourmaline crystals protruding from matrix of white albite crystals. The schorl crystals have striated sides and shallow pyramidal terminations. No apparent damage.
Overall Size:6x4x3 cm
Crystals:2-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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