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Schorl Tourmaline from Pech, Nangarhar, Afghanistan

 
Schorl Tourmaline from Pech, Nangarhar, Afghanistan

Schorl Tourmaline from Pech, Nangarhar, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 46151
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline
Locality:Pech, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Description:Tapered group of lustrous black schorl tourmaline crystals with three-faced shallow pyramidal terminations that have complex crystallization patterns on the surfaces. The schorl crystals are complete all around except the bottom where they were attached. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:7x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:45-65 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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