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Tourmaline

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Description
Locality: 
Teofilo Otoni, Mucuri Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Class: 
Crystal Group/Cluster
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8.4 × 3.3 × 3.2 cm
Description

A spectacular and highly aesthetci spray of very translucent, lustrous and emerald green tourmaline. The specimen looks great in various positions, all crystals are end-pointed. The color is vivisble withoput any backlight, also photo were done just under daylight. Sparkling tiny qaurtz crystals are scattered between the Tourmaline crystals and help to give great contrast to the piece. No significant damges to report.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Tourmaline

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