Edoukou (Indoukou; Edoko) Mine, Ilorin, Oyo State, Nigeria

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Gem mine. Recent (2001) find of rare blue-violet to amethyst tourmaline with traces of copper, "Paraiba tourmaline" after the Brazilian locality. Named Indogo or
“Paraiba Africana". http://www.preciousgemstones.com/gfspr02.html
NOTE: There are 3 locations with the name Oyo in Nigeria.
Edoukou Mine is close to the border to Benin.

Mineral List:

Elbaite
var: Cuprian Elbaite

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