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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Quartz from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Quartz from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Quartz from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 65224
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Quartz
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Elongated transparent-to-translucent pink rubellite crystals, the pink gem variety of elbaite tourmaline, embedded in translucent white quartz. The rubellite crystals are exposed on both the front and rear of the specimen. Ex. D. Miller collection #M1815
Overall Size:5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:12-40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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