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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 81663 |
| Mineral: | Liddicoatite Tourmaline (Polished Slice) |
| Locality: | Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite) |
| Description: | Large triangular liddicoatite tourmaline slice polished on front and rear to highlight yellow-green outer zones and green triangular core zone. The outer edges of the liddicoatite tourmaline have alluvial wear, but show distinct crystal prism striations. Weight: 35.3 grams |
| Overall Size: | 85x64x3 mm |
| Crystals: | 3 mm thick slice |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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