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Dravite Tourmaline from May Downs Station, near Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia

 
Dravite Tourmaline from May Downs Station, near Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia

DESCRIPTION:No. 37683
Mineral:Dravite Tourmaline
Locality:May Downs Station, near Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia
Description:Cluster of many parallel brown-black dravite tourmaline crystals with remnants of muscovite mica matrix in some crevices. The dravite tourmaline is translucent in the outer layers and has a complex surface texture due to growing against compact mica.
Overall Size:6x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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