Batalha mine, São José da Batalha, Salgadinho, Paraíba, Northeast Region, Brazil

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(Mina da Batalha)

Gem mine 4.5 km NE of the town of Salgadinho. Known for "Paraiba tourmaline" (cuprian elbaite), discovered here in 1982.
Mining of the rare "Paraiba tourmaline" (cuprian elbaite).
Gems & Gemology, Fall issue 1990

Mineral List:

Elbaite

Elbaite
var: Cuprian Elbaite

Lepidolite

3 entries listed. 1 valid mineral.

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