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Elbaite Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, São Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, São Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite Tourmaline from Pederneira Mine, São Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 55148
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Pederneira Mine, São Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Slender crystal of dark blue-to-green elbaite tourmaline with striated prism faces and steep pyramidal termination. When illuminated from the side an internal reflection reveals the internal color. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu, originally acquired in 2004
Overall Size:7x1x1 cm
Crystals:70 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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