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Elbaite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Elbaite from Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 10056
Mineral:Elbaite
Locality:Mawi Pegmatite, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Parallel formation of pale green elbaite tourmaline crystals to 3 cm long. Crystals are lustrous and terminated on the top and partial termination on the bottom. Minor lepidolite mica attached.
Overall Size:4x1x1 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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