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Liddicoatite Tourmaline (set of 3 polished slices from a single crystal) from Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)

DESCRIPTION:	No. 48519
Mineral:	Liddicoatite Tourmaline (set of 3 polished slices from a single crystal)
Locality:	Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)
Description:	Liddicoatite tourmaline crystal recovered from deep sediments that was sawn into 3 thin slices that were polished to highlight the triangular pink to green to black internal color zonation. Sequential slices with bright colors are sought by collectors.
Overall Size:	70x65x3 mm each
Crystals:	3 mm thick slices
Archived:	For reference only

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