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Elbaite Tourmaline with Cookeite from Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine (Type Locality for Cookeite)

 
Elbaite Tourmaline with Cookeite from Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine (Type Locality for Cookeite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 50519
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline with Cookeite
Locality:Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine (Type Locality for Cookeite)
Description:Gemmy green elbaite tourmaline crystal with termination coated with tan-colored cookeite. The elbaite is nearly flawless internally. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #205d; originally acquired in 1940
Overall Size:14x4x3 mm
Crystals:14 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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