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Schorl Tourmaline from (Rice Mine), Groton Township, Grafton County, New Hampshire

 
Schorl Tourmaline from (Rice Mine), Groton Township, Grafton County, New Hampshire

Schorl Tourmaline from (Rice Mine), Groton Township, Grafton County, New Hampshire

DESCRIPTION:No. 34499
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline
Locality:(Rice Mine), Groton Township, Grafton County, New Hampshire
Description:Two large black schorl tourmaline crystals held together by quartz matrix. One crystal is doubly-terminated. Manley's label did not list the mine, but the large size is typical of the Rice Mine first opened in 1897. Scattered imperfections. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1900
Overall Size:8.5x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:4.5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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