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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 83008 |
| Mineral: | Elbaite Tourmaline |
| Locality: | Anjanabonoina, near Ambohimanambola, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar |
| Description: | Lustrous translucent pink elbaite tourmaline crystals with no matrix. The elbaite crystals have striated prism faces with complex, naturally rounded pyramidal terminations. The bottom end was where the elbaite crystals were attached. Weight: 5.7 grams. Ex. Miller collection T1222; originally acquired ca. 1985 |
| Overall Size: | 19x17x13 mm |
| Crystals: | 6-19 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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