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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 30747
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Hot-pink crystal of elbaite tourmaline, variety rubellite. The crystal is transparent and has a flat basal pinacoid termination with second-order crystal faces in the corners. Edges show minor wear when viewed under magnification.
Overall Size:18x7x7 mm
Crystals:18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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