AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Afghanistan > Elbaite Tourmaline var. Watermelon Tourmaline |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 19285 |
Mineral: | Elbaite Tourmaline var. Watermelon Tourmaline |
Locality: | Kunar, Afghanistan |
Description: | Gem nodule of translucent elbaite tourmaline with outer green layer surrounding a pink center giving the watermelon name. The crystal pocket ruptured during formation, breaking the crystal, then the surfaces continued to grow smoothing the nodule. |
Overall Size: | 21x21x20 mm |
Crystals: | 21 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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