Elbaite with Lepidolite
specimen number:
3512330
location:
Cruzeiro mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
Translucent lustrous green and slightly pinkish elbaite crystal with purple crystallized lepidolite. In great condition. Known as a watermelon tourmaline as the outer rind is green and the interior is pinkish red.
Size: 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.0 cm (thumbnail)
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