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Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline from Alto Ligonha District, Zambezia, Mozambique

 
Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline from Alto Ligonha District, Zambezia, Mozambique

Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline from Alto Ligonha District, Zambezia, Mozambique

Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline from Alto Ligonha District, Zambezia, Mozambique

DESCRIPTION:No. 78822
Mineral:Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline
Locality:Alto Ligonha District, Zambezia, Mozambique
Description:Lustrous transparent dark-blue indicolite tourmaline crystal, the blue gem variety of elbaite tourmaline, with incomplete terminations. The indicolite crystal is nearly flawless internally, though it is too thin to cut into gemstones. Weight: 1.2 grams
Overall Size:23x6x3 mm
Crystals:23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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