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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 51768
Mineral:Liddicoatite Tourmaline (polished slice)
Locality:Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite = near Antsirabé)
Description:Bright pink liddicoatite tourmaline crystal slice with front and rear faces polished to highlight the vivid pink core zone with thin green outer zones. The liddicoatite tourmaline slice has a rough surface on part of the rear due to alluvial wear. Weight: 57.7 grams
Overall Size:80x67x5 mm
Crystals:5 mm thick slice
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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