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Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Karibib District, Namibia

 
Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Karibib District, Namibia

Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Karibib District, Namibia

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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