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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Kunar, Afghanistan

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Kunar, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 19284
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Kunar, Afghanistan
Description:Bright pink elbaite tourmaline crystal (rubellite variety). The crystal is doubly-terminated and has a pronounce bend from deformation during formation.
Overall Size:28x8x7 mm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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