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Schorl Tourmaline in Quartz-Albite from La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

 
Schorl Tourmaline in Quartz-Albite from La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

Schorl Tourmaline in Quartz-Albite from La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 46587
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline in Quartz-Albite
Locality:La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine
Description:Lustrous elongated black schorl tourmaline crystals in translucent gray quartz and white albite. The schorl tourmaline crystals are not terminated, but are noteworthy because this locality has a house built upon the site and is now closed to collecting.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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