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Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline in Muscovite from Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline in Muscovite from Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline in Muscovite from Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 61325
Mineral:Elbaite var. Indicolite Tourmaline in Muscovite
Locality:Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous transparent indicolite tourmaline crystals, the blue gem variety of elbaite tourmaline, surrounded by tan-colored muscovite. The indicolite crystals on the front are internally transparent. Note the largest crystal fracture post-crystallization.
Overall Size:26x12x7 mm
Crystals:14-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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