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Elbaite Tourmaline in Pollucite from Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine

 
Elbaite Tourmaline in Pollucite from Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 5358
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline in Pollucite
Locality:Mount Mica Quarry, Paris, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Gemmy dark red 18 mm diameter section of elbaite tourmaline (var. rubellite) in pollucite matrix. Hard to find Maine locality famous as first US tourmaline locality. ex. J. Cilen #16415
Overall Size:5.5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:18 mm diameter
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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