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Elbaite Tourmaline var. Watermelon Tourmaline (matched pair of polished slices) from Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

 
Elbaite Tourmaline var. Watermelon Tourmaline (matched pair of polished slices) from Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

Elbaite Tourmaline var. Watermelon Tourmaline (matched pair of polished slices) from Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 30130
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline var. Watermelon Tourmaline (matched pair of polished slices)
Locality:Dunton Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, Hall's Ridge, Newry, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Matched pair of slices of watermelon tourmaline crystal (elbaite tourmaline with a green rind and pink center) polished on both faces to highlight the crystal color and clarity. From the famous 1972 pocket discovery. ex. John Barlow collection
Overall Size:50x50x2 mm
Crystals:50 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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