AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline in Quartz (sawn slab) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 56707 |
Mineral: | Elbaite var. Watermelon Tourmaline in Quartz (sawn slab) |
Locality: | Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Description: | Bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystals included in gray milky quartz that was sawn and polished on front and rear to highlight the internal color and translucency. The elbaite crystals are bright pink with green outer rims (watermelon tourmaline). |
Overall Size: | 6.5x3.5x1 cm |
Crystals: | |
Archived: | For reference only |
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