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Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz from Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 21280
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline in Quartz
Locality:Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Green elbaite tourmaline crystal 2 cm long nestled in milky quartz matrix. The elbaite crystal has a simple flat termination. A coating on the quartz and tourmaline fluoresces bright green under UV illumination (Hyalite?). Ex. P. Santillo
Overall Size:7x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:2 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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