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Elbaite Tourmaline from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Elbaite Tourmaline from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

DESCRIPTION:No. 45792
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Description:Translucent pink elbaite tourmaline crystal with zoned green pyramidal termination modified by secondary edge faces. This crystal was recovered from an alluvial deposit and has worn edges, but the crystal faces are lustrous and clean.
Overall Size:40x19x17 mm
Crystals:40 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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