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Elbaite Tourmaline from Clark's Ledge, Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Clark's Ledge, Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Elbaite Tourmaline from Clark's Ledge, Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Elbaite Tourmaline from Clark's Ledge, Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

DESCRIPTION:No. 23485
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Clark's Ledge, Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Description:Tan-colored albite matrix with many elongated green and pink elbaite tourmaline crystals many slightly curved. With custom display base. From the old locality first cited in print in 1812, predating the discovery of tourmaline at Mt. Mica by eight years. Ex. John I. Legro (1841-1923); Ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997) #18121
Overall Size:10x6x3 cm
Crystals:1-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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