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Elbaite var. Chrome Tourmaline from Umba Valley, Tanzania

 
Elbaite var. Chrome Tourmaline from Umba Valley, Tanzania

Elbaite var. Chrome Tourmaline from Umba Valley, Tanzania

Elbaite var. Chrome Tourmaline from Umba Valley, Tanzania

Elbaite var. Chrome Tourmaline from Umba Valley, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 78873
Mineral:Elbaite var. Chrome Tourmaline
Locality:Umba Valley, Tanzania
Description:Doubly terminated lustrous green-black chrome-rich elbaite tourmaline, colloquially known as Chrome Tourmaline, with no attached matrix. The tourmaline has textured areas, apparently where it grew into another mineral, that shows the green color. Weight: 6.8 grams
Overall Size:18x17x15 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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