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Elbaite Tourmaline with Muscovite and Microcline from Stak Nala, Skardu Road, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Elbaite Tourmaline with Muscovite and Microcline from Stak Nala, Skardu Road, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Elbaite Tourmaline with Muscovite and Microcline from Stak Nala, Skardu Road, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 46329
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline with Muscovite and Microcline
Locality:Stak Nala, Skardu Road, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Translucent dark-green elbaite tourmaline crystal 55 mm long with blocky white microcline crystals to 25 mm plus platy muscovite mica crystals to 16 mm. The elbaite crystal termination is transparent yellow-green color. A partial crack is on the elbaite. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:5.5x5x4 cm
Crystals:3-55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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