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Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Rio Doce Valley, Governor Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Rio Doce Valley, Governor Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Rio Doce Valley, Governor Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 14664
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite
Locality:Rio Doce Valley, Governor Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Double-sided specimen of many intersecting dark green elbaite crystals. With back lighting the crystals clearly show transparency. One side has minor lepidolite and quartz. An excellent specimen. Originally acquired in Brazil in 1969. Ex. J. Durkos collection #603
Overall Size:12x8x5 cm
Crystals:1-6 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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