AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Elbaite var. Bi-colored Tourmaline with Lepidolite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 82744 |
Mineral: | Elbaite var. Bi-colored Tourmaline with Lepidolite |
Locality: | Santa Rosa Mine, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Description: | Lustrous transparent bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal, with purple lepidolite crystal rosettes on the sides, and translucent tan-colored mica crystals on the flat termination. The elbaite is mostly bluish-green, with pink core zone in the bottom. Weight: 14.4 grams. Ex. Miller collection T360 |
Overall Size: | 25x18x16 mm |
Crystals: | micro to 25 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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