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Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 55458
Mineral:Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline
Locality:Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous translucent watermelon tourmaline crystal, the variety of the mineral species elbaite named for the pink rubellite core surrounded by an outer green zone that resembles a watermelon, with flat textured termination. Weight: 98.6 grams
Overall Size:7x2.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:70 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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