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Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline (polished slice) from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline (polished slice) from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline (polished slice) from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 58496
Mineral:Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline (polished slice)
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous transparent bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal that was sawn and polished on front and rear to highlight the internal pink-to-green color zoning, commonly called Watermelon Tourmaline.
Overall Size:15x14x4 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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