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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 43723
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Doubly-terminated gemmy bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal with glassy crystal faces that highlight the excellent internal clarity. The elbaite color varies from green in lower portions to intense pink at the termination.
Overall Size:55x8x8 mm
Crystals:55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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