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Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 36422
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite
Locality:Barra do Salinas, Coronel Murta, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Unusual crystal of translucent dark green elbaite tourmaline that had the crystal growth interrupted by pink lepidolite crystals. Where there was no lepidolite the elbaite continued to grow, resulting in a hollow center and thin side terminations. Rare!
Overall Size:5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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