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Quartz with blue fibrous tourmaline inclusions from Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Quartz with blue fibrous tourmaline inclusions from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Quartz with blue fibrous tourmaline inclusions from Minas Gerais, Brazil

Quartz with blue fibrous tourmaline inclusions from Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 65606
Mineral:Quartz with blue fibrous tourmaline inclusions
Locality:Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Transparent colorless quartz crystal with hair-like blue tourmaline inclusions running throughout the quartz. The quartz crystal has dull surface luster caused by microscopic pitting where the tourmaline inclusions intersected the surfaces. Ex. D. Miller collection #M2503
Overall Size:36x18x14 mm
Crystals:36 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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