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Liddicoatite Tourmaline from Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)

 
Liddicoatite Tourmaline from Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)

DESCRIPTION:No. 51709
Mineral:Liddicoatite Tourmaline
Locality:Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)
Description:Large polished slice of rare liddicoatite tourmaline with concentric green outer zones and dark core showing complex zones of alternating purple to black when rear-illuminated. Note the outer edges are water-worn from alluvial action.
Overall Size:84x68x1.2 mm
Crystals:1.2 mm thick slice
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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