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Elbaite and Foitite Tourmaline from Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine

 
Elbaite and Foitite Tourmaline from Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine

Elbaite and Foitite Tourmaline from Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 40937
Mineral:Elbaite and Foitite Tourmaline
Locality:Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Translucent pink elbaite tourmaline crystal that has a black zone at the termination that was tested and proved to be foitite tourmaline. A short crystal on the rear edge is unterminated.
Overall Size:27x8x8 mm
Crystals:27 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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