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Elbaite (Var: Indicolite)


Elbaite (Var: Indicolite) : [Na][(Li,Al)3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18]

A small concreted cluster of indicolite tourmaline is held together with unknown silicaceous clay like mineral. The main crystal is sky blue, with staggered terminations and is hollow down the centre.

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