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Liddicoatite Tourmaline Slice from Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite)

 
Liddicoatite Tourmaline Slice from Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite)

Liddicoatite Tourmaline Slice from Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite)

Liddicoatite Tourmaline Slice from Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 75619
Mineral:Liddicoatite Tourmaline Slice
Locality:Alakamisy Itenina, south of Antsirabé, Fianarantsoa, Haute Matsiatra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite)
Description:Large liddicoatite tourmaline slice polished on front and rear to highlight the internal zoning of light green outer rim with triangular core zones of dark purple and green. The liddicoatite crystal outer edges are worn due to alluvial wear. Weight: 30.5 grams
Overall Size:91x79x2 mm
Crystals:2 mm thick slice
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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