AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Brazil > Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 72537 |
Mineral: | Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline |
Locality: | Cruzeiro Mine, Santa Maria do Suacui, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
Description: | Lustrous transparent pink rubellite tourmaline crystal, the pink gem variety of elbaite tourmaline, with striated prism faces and termination composed of second-order pyramidal faces. This crystal has a flattened shape and good deep pink color. Weight: 1.34 grams |
Overall Size: | 14x8x6 mm |
Crystals: | 15 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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