Tourmaline, Pederneria Mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Tourmaline, Pederneria Mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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ColorsGrey
Origin
Pederneria Mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
SizeMedium
Dimensions7.7 x 1.4 x 1.4 cm
Species
Description
. Lepidolite coated indicolite tourmaline from the world famous Pederneira Mine in Brazil. When backlit the blue and purple combination is quite fantastic.
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Unknown owner
Purchase
Arvada, Colorado, USA

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