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Elbaite Tourmaline and Lepidolite from Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline and Lepidolite from Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline and Lepidolite from Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline and Lepidolite from Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline and Lepidolite from Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 56156
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline and Lepidolite
Locality:Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous translucent dark-green elbaite crystals to 14 mm intermixed with translucent purple lepidolite crystals to 2 mm. The elbaite crystals have fibrous internal structure giving them chatoyant luster. Ex. Luiz Menezes (1950-2014)
Overall Size:5x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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