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Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored) from Anjanabonoina, near Ambohimanambola, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

 
Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored) from Anjanabonoina, near Ambohimanambola, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored) from Anjanabonoina, near Ambohimanambola, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored) from Anjanabonoina, near Ambohimanambola, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar

DESCRIPTION:No. 82479
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored)
Locality:Anjanabonoina, near Ambohimanambola, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
Description:Lustrous transparent bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal with no matrix. The elbaite crystal is green in the lower half, and pink in the upper half, with pyramidal termination. Has a contact on the rear termination edge from another tourmaline. Weight: 2.1 grams. Ex. Miller collection T1218; originally acquired ca. 1985
Overall Size:14x9x9 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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