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Elbaite Tourmaline from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline from Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 15783
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Large partial crystal of green elbaite tourmaline with a pink core (watermelon tourmaline). The front of the crystal has lustrous striations. The back side is incomplete, but shows the pink core. The termination on top has many, minute crystals. Ex. Cilen collection #6477
Overall Size:8x4x3 cm
Crystals:8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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