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Elbaite Tourmaline from Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Middlesex County, Connecticut

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Elbaite Tourmaline from Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Elbaite Tourmaline from Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Middlesex County, Connecticut

Elbaite Tourmaline from Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Middlesex County, Connecticut

DESCRIPTION:No. 75848
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Gillette Quarry, Haddam Neck, Middlesex County, Connecticut
Description:Three interconnected lustrous transparent green elbaite tourmaline crystals with no matrix. The elbaite crystals have three-faced pyramidal terminations. Terminated tourmaline crystals from this quarry are uncommon because they broke in the pocket. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); collected ca. 1925
Overall Size:34x5x4 mm
Crystals:34 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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