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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 62056
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Terminated crystal of transparent rubellite tourmaline, the pink variety of elbaite tourmaline, with no matrix attached. The elbaite crystal has striated prism faces and a steep pyramidal termination that has etched crystallization patterns. Weight: 0.8 grams
Overall Size:13x7x5 mm
Crystals:13 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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