Black Elbaite Tourmaline
Black Elbaite Tourmaline from Minas Gerais, Brazil
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Terminated crystal of black Elbaite Tourmaline. The true color is really a very dark green, but it is so dark that it appears black. The crystal is almost completely flawless internally, but the color is too dark to facet. The termination is flat with secondary edge faces. Old collection #3058; ex. David Seaman (A.M.N.H.).
Locality Minas Gerais, Brazil
Dimensions 32 x 14 x 13 mm.
Specimen Grade B
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