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Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Paraiba Mine, Sao Jose da Batalha, Paraiba, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Paraiba Mine, Sao Jose da Batalha, Paraiba, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Paraiba Mine, Sao Jose da Batalha, Paraiba, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 16173
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz
Locality:Paraiba Mine, Sao Jose da Batalha, Paraiba, Brazil
Description:Two long elbaite tourmaline crystals in milky quartz matrix. One crystal has a portion with the famous Paraiba blue-green color (due to minute amounts of copper). Though these crystals are not gem quality, this is an excellent opportunity.
Overall Size:12x7x5 cm
Crystals:6-9 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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