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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 71711
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Partial crystal of lustrous transparent pink rubellite tourmaline, the pink gem variety of elbaite tourmaline, with a deep-pink core zone and black (very dark green) outer zone. The core shows excellent transparency. Collected ca. 1980
Overall Size:5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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