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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. 51710
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 light green outer rind and dark core showing purple to black zones when rear-illuminated. Note the outer edges are water-worn from alluvial action. Recovered from 8 meter deep ancient river bed.
Overall Size:91x79x2 mm
Crystals:2 mm thick slice
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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