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Schorl Tourmaline on Albite from Laghman Province, Afghanistan

 
Schorl Tourmaline on Albite from Laghman Province, Afghanistan

Schorl Tourmaline on Albite from Laghman Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 44204
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline on Albite
Locality:Laghman Province, Afghanistan
Description:Lustrous black schorl tourmaline crystal 60 mm long running through pristine bladed white albite crystals up to 10 mm. The schorl tourmaline has a shallow pyramidal termination, and lustrous striated prism faces. The rear edge contacted matrix.
Overall Size:7x6.5x6 cm
Crystals:5-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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