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Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 72320
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous translucent dark-green elbaite tourmaline crystals to 60 mm intersecting a lustrous transparent colorless doubly-terminated 46 mm quartz crystal. The large elbaite on the right side exhibits curvature due to post-crystallization deformation. Ex. G. McLoughlin collection, acquired in 1998 from Jeff & Gloria
Overall Size:6x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-60 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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