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Elbaite (Color-change Chrome Tourmaline) from Nchongo, Umba Valley, Tanzania

 
Elbaite (Color-change Chrome Tourmaline) from Nchongo, Umba Valley, Tanzania

Elbaite (Color-change Chrome Tourmaline) from Nchongo, Umba Valley, Tanzania

Elbaite (Color-change Chrome Tourmaline) from Nchongo, Umba Valley, Tanzania

Elbaite (Color-change Chrome Tourmaline) from Nchongo, Umba Valley, Tanzania

DESCRIPTION:No. 78872
Mineral:Elbaite (Color-change Chrome Tourmaline)
Locality:Nchongo, Umba Valley, Tanzania
Description:Lustrous transparent green chrome-rich elbaite tourmaline, colloquially known as Chrome Tourmaline, that illustrates distinct color change to yellow in the outer zones under incandescent illumination. Weight: 4.5 grams
Overall Size:19x13x12 mm
Crystals:19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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