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Schorl Tourmaline (doubly terminated distorted crystal) from Lavra do Escondido, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

 
Schorl Tourmaline (doubly terminated distorted crystal) from Lavra do Escondido, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Schorl Tourmaline (doubly terminated distorted crystal) from Lavra do Escondido, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Schorl Tourmaline (doubly terminated distorted crystal) from Lavra do Escondido, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Schorl Tourmaline (doubly terminated distorted crystal) from Lavra do Escondido, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil

DESCRIPTION:No. 73502
Mineral:Schorl Tourmaline (doubly terminated distorted crystal)
Locality:Lavra do Escondido, Conselheiro Pena, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Description:Lustrous black schorl tourmaline crystal with unusual doubly-terminated distorted form resulting in flattened shape. The schorl crystal form is identifiable by the striated prism face. The broad, flat faces are actually steep pyramidal termination faces. Collected ca. 1985
Overall Size:32x32x7 mm
Crystals:32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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