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Schorl Tourmaline with Albite from Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

 
Schorl Tourmaline with Albite from Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Schorl Tourmaline with Albite from Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 32644
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline with Albite
Locality:Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Description:Black crystal of schorl tourmaline 3 cm long in matrix of white albite crystals up to 4 mm. The schorl crystal has a shallow pyramidal termination with dull, etched texture. Some sides still have pocket clay coating.
Overall Size:5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:2-30 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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