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Elbaite Tourmaline in Smoky Quartz from Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

 
Elbaite Tourmaline in Smoky Quartz from Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

Elbaite Tourmaline in Smoky Quartz from Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

Elbaite Tourmaline in Smoky Quartz from Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 34503
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline in Smoky Quartz
Locality:Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine
Description:Translucent to transparent green elbaite tourmaline crystals up to 39 mm long embedded in the surface of parallel gray smoky quartz crystals up to 80 mm long. A few elbaite crystals are terminated and the crystals nearest the top are quite gemmy. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:10x6x6 cm
Crystals:5-80 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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