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Elbaite Tourmaline and Pyrite on Albite var. Cleavelandite from Sao Jose do Safira, Minad Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline and Pyrite on Albite var. Cleavelandite from Sao Jose do Safira, Minad Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline and Pyrite on Albite var. Cleavelandite from Sao Jose do Safira, Minad Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 6312
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline and Pyrite on Albite var. Cleavelandite
Locality:Sao Jose do Safira, Minad Gerais, Brazil
Description:Huge hemisphere of pale blue platy cleavelandite feldspar crystals to 3 cm on edge. Scattered on the surfaces are blue-green elbaite tourmaline crystals to 5 mm long and small 1 mm pyrite crystals. Very dramatic specimen.
Overall Size:25x25x18 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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