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Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline from Santa Rosa District, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline from Santa Rosa District, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 46152
Mineral:Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline
Locality:Santa Rosa District, Itambacuri, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Slender transparent indicolite crystals, the blue gem variety of elbaite tourmaline, with lustrous, striated crystal faces. Both crystals are terminated. Ex. Bob Holzer (1934-2009) collection
Overall Size:83x18x6 mm
Crystals:1-83 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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