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Schorl Tourmaline from Santa Cruz, Cerro de Chavito, Sonora, Mexico

 
Schorl Tourmaline from Santa Cruz, Cerro de Chavito, Sonora, Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 19194
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline
Locality:Santa Cruz, Cerro de Chavito, Sonora, Mexico
Description:Velvety formation of black tourmaline crystals with minute parallel crystalline surfaces. Recent studies suggest that this may be dravite or uvite. Very clean,
Overall Size:9x7x5 cm
Crystals:2-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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