AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Afghanistan > Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 78967 |
Mineral: | Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline |
Locality: | Paprok, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan |
Description: | Transparent rubellite tourmaline crystal, the pink gem variety of elbaite tourmaline, with striated prism faces. The rubellite crystal is the termination of a larger crystal, that was sawn to separate gem material. The termination face has satin luster. Weight: 5.8 grams |
Overall Size: | 23x22x8 mm |
Crystals: | 23 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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