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Elbaite Tourmaline from Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 39601
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Partial crystal of translucent green elbaite tourmaline with the classic Dunton Mine color. From the famous 1972 gem pocket where three amateur collectors found $30+ million in tourmaline crystals. Both terminations are incomplete.
Overall Size:15x7x6 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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