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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 21237 |
| Mineral: | Elbaite Tourmaline |
| Locality: | Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Description: | Watermelon tourmaline crystal (green outer layer with pink interior core) with white cookeite overgrown on the outside. The elbaite tourmaline crystal is terminated on one end, and the other end is exposed to show the watermelon coloration. Ex. P. Santillo |
| Overall Size: | 20x20x18 mm |
| Crystals: | 1-13 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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