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Cuprian Elbaite

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Batalha mine, São José da Batalha, Salgadinho, Paraíba, Northeast Region, Brazil
© 2003 John H. Betts

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A variety of Elbaite

This material, when used as a gemstone, has been assigned a new formal commercial trade name by the Laboratory Manual Harmonization Committee (LMHC), a group of 7 gemological laboratories worldwide - Paraíba Tourmaline, regardless of locality of occurrence.

Classification of Cuprian Elbaite

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Other Names for Cuprian Elbaite

Synonyms:
Paraíba Tourmaline
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Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Cuprian Elbaite

Reference List:MacDonald, D.J. and Hawthorne, F.C. (1995) Cu-bearing tourmaline from Paraíba, Brazil. Acta Crystallographica: C51: 555-557.

Colored Stone (2006), Selling News: "Labs to Use Paraíba": 19(4): 22.

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    Localities for Cuprian Elbaite

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Brazil
     
    • Northeast Region
      • Paraíba
        • Salgadinho
          • São José da Batalha
    		[MinRec 22:219]
      • Rio Grande do Norte
        • Borborema mineral province
          • Parelhas
    Mozambique
     
    • Nampula Province
    		http://www.gia.edu/loupeonline/29962/30252/2724/current_issue_detail.cfm
    Nigeria
     
    • Oyo State
      • Ilorin
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