Tourmaline (Var: Rubellite)

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Locality: Jonas Mine, Itatiaia district, Conselheiro Pena, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil

Large cluster of pink rubellite tourmaline crystals in parallel formation. The terminations on the upper portion still have pocket clay and cookeite (can be cleaned). Most crystals are terminated. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970). Overall size of mineral specimen: 11x8x5 cm. Size of individual crystals: 2-6 cm.

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