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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 51712
Mineral:Liddicoatite Tourmaline (polished slice)
Locality:Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)
Description:Colorful liddicoatite tourmaline slice polished on both sides to highlight the internal color zones. The liddicoatite tourmaline varies from pink outer rind to concentric bright-pink intermediate zones to gray center with maroon triangular zone. Weight: 19.4 grams
Overall Size:63x59x2 mm
Crystals:2 mm thick slice
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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