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Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 81896
Mineral:Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline
Locality:Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Gemmy watermelon tourmaline crystal, the bi-colored variety of elbaite with pink center zone surrounded by green outer zone, with lustrous flat termination and striated prism faces. The pink center zone is easily visible on the bottom. Weight 1.5 grams. Ex. Miller collection T718; acquired from E. Greene in 2007
Overall Size:15x7x7 mm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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