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Liddicoatite Tourmaline (sawn parallel to C-axis) from Anjanabonoina, near Antsirabé, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite)

 
Liddicoatite Tourmaline (sawn parallel to C-axis) from Anjanabonoina, near Antsirabé, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite)

Liddicoatite Tourmaline (sawn parallel to C-axis) from Anjanabonoina, near Antsirabé, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite)

Liddicoatite Tourmaline (sawn parallel to C-axis) from Anjanabonoina, near Antsirabé, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 81213
Mineral:Liddicoatite Tourmaline (sawn parallel to C-axis)
Locality:Anjanabonoina, near Antsirabé, Betafo District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar (Type Locality for Liddicoatite)
Description:Unusual slice of a polychrome liddicoatite tourmaline crystal. Unlike most slices, this was sawn vertically through the middle, parallel to the C-axis to show the sequential color zoning, especially in the termination. Weight: 8.5 grams. Ex. Rory Boyan private collection
Overall Size:43x38x1.5 mm
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