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Schorl Tourmaline from Corcunda Mine, Governador Valadares, Brazil

 
Schorl Tourmaline from Corcunda Mine, Governador Valadares, Brazil

Schorl Tourmaline from Corcunda Mine, Governador Valadares, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 41748
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline
Locality:Corcunda Mine, Governador Valadares, Brazil
Description:Single crystal of black schorl tourmaline mounted to an acrylic display base for support. The termination of the schorl crystal is composed of many thin hair-like crystals, probably due to etching in the pocket during formation. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #392
Overall Size:8x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:8 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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