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Elbaite Tourmaline from Xanda Mine, Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Xanda Mine, Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 14704
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Xanda Mine, Virgem de Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Doubly-terminated elbaite tourmaline crystals 11 cm long with 3 mm lavender lepidolite crystals on the side. The specimen was repaired, as is common with long crystals that naturally fracture in the pocket. Color varies from dark green to gray-green.
Overall Size:11x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:11 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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