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Elbaite Tourmaline, var. Rubellite from Jonas Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline, var. Rubellite from Jonas Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline, var. Rubellite from Jonas Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 24924
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline, var. Rubellite
Locality:Jonas Mine, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Several crystals of bright pink elbaite tourmaline (variety: rubellite) connected with lilac crystals of lepidolite. Most of the crystals are terminated on at least one end. This mine is known for this intense pink color. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection
Overall Size:25x18x15 mm
Crystals:3-12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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