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Elbaite Tourmaline in Muscovite from South Glastonbury Pegmatite District, Hartford County, Connecticut

 
Elbaite Tourmaline in Muscovite from South Glastonbury Pegmatite District, Hartford County, Connecticut

Elbaite Tourmaline in Muscovite from South Glastonbury Pegmatite District, Hartford County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 44261
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline in Muscovite
Locality:South Glastonbury Pegmatite District, Hartford County, Connecticut
Description:Large book of translucent muscovite mica with a dark green elbaite tourmaline crystal included in one corner. The elbaite crystal is smooth and flat on the front face where it grew against the surrounding muscovite. Ex. Steve Chamberlain collection #4191; originally acquired in 1980 from R. Bentley
Overall Size:12x7x0.5 cm
Crystals:45 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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