AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Namibia > Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 43264 |
Mineral: | Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline |
Locality: | Karibib District, Namibia |
Description: | Transparent to translucent pink elbaite tourmaline with outer zone of dark green color. The crystal was sawn and polished on both sides to highlight in the internal color and clarity. These pink-green crystals are called watermelon tourmaline. |
Overall Size: | 40x30x3 mm |
Crystals: | 40 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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