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Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 37356
Mineral:Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Polished slice from a watermelon tourmaline (green rind with red center). The center has a rich wine-red color and there was a smaller crystal attached on one side with a separate lighter red zone. Parts of the outer rind are missing. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:8x6x.8 cm
Crystals:8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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