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Liddicoatite Tourmaline from Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)

 
Liddicoatite Tourmaline from Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)

DESCRIPTION:No. 43869
Mineral:Liddicoatite Tourmaline
Locality:Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)
Description:Polished slice of a transparent liddicoatite tourmaline crystal showing colorful internal zoning. The outer rind is green with pink middle and triangular purple-gray patterns in the center. This crystal was repaired where it cracked. Excellent zoning.
Overall Size:55x50x3 mm
Crystals:55 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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