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Elbaite Tourmaline var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Cruzeiro Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Elbaite Tourmaline var. Watermelon Tourmaline from Cruzeiro Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 6356
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline var. Watermelon Tourmaline
Locality:Cruzeiro Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Unterminated elbaite tourmaline crystal without matrix. This type of crystal is called watermelon because there is a pink center zone surrounded by green outer zone. Mounted in plastic Perky display box for protection. Ex. J. Cilen #6379
Overall Size:23x10x5 mm
Crystals:23 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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