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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 20725
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Bright pink crystals of rubellite tourmaline. The termination has been ground to remove damage leaving the shallow, pyramidal termination clean with matte luster. Small amount of black wax is on the base (removable) to stand the cluster upright. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:2-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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