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Schorl Tourmaline in Albite from La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

 
Schorl Tourmaline in Albite from La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

Schorl Tourmaline in Albite from La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

Schorl Tourmaline in Albite from La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

Schorl Tourmaline in Albite from La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

Schorl Tourmaline in Albite from La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 64872
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline in Albite
Locality:La Flamme Quarry, Minot, Androscoggin County, Maine
Description:Many slender black schorl tourmaline crystals running through contrasting white albite. This schorl specimen was collected many years ago before a house was built over the quarry dumps. The specimen was extracted from solid rock, no terminations. Collected ca. 1988
Overall Size:5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-18 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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