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Elbaite Tourmaline - set of 16 crystals from Limpopo Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

 
Elbaite Tourmaline - set of 16 crystals from Limpopo Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa

DESCRIPTION:No. 35347
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline - set of 16 crystals
Locality:Limpopo Province (formerly Transvaal), South Africa
Description:Sixteen dark green crystals of transparent elbaite tourmaline. The crystals are too dark to use for faceted gemstones, but they are internally flawless. A few crystals are terminated. Jaeger acquired these prior to 1982. Ex. Frank Jaeger collection
Overall Size:7-23 mm
Crystals:7-23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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