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Elbaite Tourmaline in Petalite (matched pair) from Mount Marie Quarry, 7.5 km southeast of Paris Hill, Oxford County, Maine

 
Elbaite Tourmaline in Petalite (matched pair) from Mount Marie Quarry, 7.5 km southeast of Paris Hill, Oxford County, Maine

Elbaite Tourmaline in Petalite (matched pair) from Mount Marie Quarry, 7.5 km southeast of Paris Hill, Oxford County, Maine

Elbaite Tourmaline in Petalite (matched pair) from Mount Marie Quarry, 7.5 km southeast of Paris Hill, Oxford County, Maine

Elbaite Tourmaline in Petalite (matched pair) from Mount Marie Quarry, 7.5 km southeast of Paris Hill, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 52527
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline in Petalite (matched pair)
Locality:Mount Marie Quarry, 7.5 km southeast of Paris Hill, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Matched pair of translucent green elbaite crystals embedded in crystalline white petalite, a rare ore of lithium, that was split through the middle to reveal the tourmaline. The elbaite tourmaline crystals are in tapered sprays of radiating crystals.
Overall Size:12x6x7.5 cm
Crystals:20-45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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