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Uvite var. Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, 93 km south-southeast of Arusha, Masailand, Tanzania

 
Uvite var. Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, 93 km south-southeast of Arusha, Masailand, Tanzania

Uvite var. Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, 93 km south-southeast of Arusha, Masailand, Tanzania

Uvite var. Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, 93 km south-southeast of Arusha, Masailand, Tanzania

Uvite var. Chrome Tourmaline from Landanai, 93 km south-southeast of Arusha, Masailand, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 63459
Mineral:Uvite var. Chrome Tourmaline
Locality:Landanai, 93 km south-southeast of Arusha, Masailand, Tanzania
Description:Lustrous transparent green uvite tourmaline crystal with short striated prism faces and complex termination. The tourmalines are commonly labeled as chrome tourmaline, but recent reports indicate they are chrome-free and actually colored by V2O3. Ex. Mort Metersky collection. Weight: 5.87 carats
Overall Size:12x10x7 mm
Crystals:12 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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