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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. 51777
Mineral:Liddicoatite Tourmaline
Locality:Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)
Description:Complexly-zoned transparent liddicoatite crystal slice polished on front and rear to highlight the concentric triangular green zones with pale-pink center. The crystal was recovered from an ancient river bed and edges are water-worn from alluvial action. Crack through the slice was repaired
Overall Size:62x58x2 mm
Crystals:2 mm thick slice
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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