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DESCRIPTION: | No. 6438 |
Mineral: | Elbaite Tourmaline |
Locality: | Keith Quarry, Mount Apatite, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine |
Description: | Lustrous transparent green elbaite tourmaline crystal with remnants of white albite on the sides. The elbaite tourmaline crystal has a flat basal pinacoid termination with a matte luster caused by microscopic etching. Ex. Sahno Collection; collected ca. 1975 |
Overall Size: | 11x5x4 mm |
Crystals: | 11 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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