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Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Paris, Oxford County, Maine

 
Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Paris, Oxford County, Maine

Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Paris, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 26051
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz
Locality:Paris, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Watermelon tourmaline crystals (pink core with green rind) frozen in quartz matrix with albite. The center of the longest crystal is partially exposed to reveal the pink core. The last section of the crystal has been restored. Most likely from Mt. Mica. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #49
Overall Size:8x6x4 cm
Crystals:5-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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