AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline |
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 41707 |
Mineral: | Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline |
Locality: | Santa Rosa Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Description: | Terminated crystal of watermelon tourmaline variety of elbaite. The name is due to the pink center surrounded by the green rind. The color zoning is easily visible because the outer green zone is highly transparent (gemmy). |
Overall Size: | 35x20x16 mm |
Crystals: | 24-35 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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