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Elbaite Tourmaline from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

Elbaite Tourmaline from Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 42577
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
Description:Three terminated elbaite tourmaline crystals embedded in white albite with one crystal fully exposed. The elbaite crystals are black with translucent green terminations zones. A 4 mm transparent brown crystal is also present, possibly a zircon.
Overall Size:4x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:4-35 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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