AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 69595 |
Mineral: | Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline |
Locality: | Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Description: | Lustrous bi-colored transparent elbaite tourmaline crystal with pale-green outer zone and pink core zones that is most apparent when viewed down the C-axis of the crystal. The elbaite crystal has a shallow pyramidal three-faced termination. Weight: 1.0 grams |
Overall Size: | 16x5x5 mm |
Crystals: | 16 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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