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Tourmaline

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Tourmaline

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Locality: 
Pederneira Mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Size Range: 
Small miniature (3-4.5 cm)
Size: 
4.4 × 1 × 0.8 cm
Description

The color of this lustrous gemmy crystal is light blue-green - I would describe it as light turquoise. At the base you can see a light zoning, which shows a touch of pink. The crystal is of high transperency, complete and glossy all around. The crystal is end pointed, endpoint consist of tiny steps, no contact or damage!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Tourmaline

Formula: 
A(D3)G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7