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Olmiite on matrix
Olmiite on matrix
N Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, Republic of South Africa
Olmiite on Calcite
Olmiite on Calcite
N Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, Republic of South Africa
Quartz var. Faden
Quartz var. Faden
Dara Ismael Khan District, Waziristan, Pakistan
Tourmaline Var. Elbaite
Tourmaline Var. Elbaite
Kunar Province, Afganistan
Wulfenite
Wulfenite
Wulfenite from Villa Ahumada, Sierra de Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
Opal (rough and cut)
Opal (rough and cut)
Shoa Province, Ethiopia
Tourmaline Var Elbaite, with Quartz and Lepidolite

Tourmaline Var Elbaite, with Quartz and Lepidolite

sold
Locality
Pederneira Mine, Sao Jose Da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Minerals
Elbaite, Quartz
Dimensions
3.1 x 2.1 x 1.6 cm
Size class
Thumbnail
SID
TOURM15

This is a special miniature. It shows a green and red "watermelon," Tourmaline covered in clear Quartz crystals and Lepidolite (even a little Clevelandite). I've only seen a handful of these, apparently from the same pocket at the Pederneira mine (about 3 years ago).  It comes mounted on an acrylic base. It's in great condition, the lowest Quartz has a tiny Wilbur on it if you look with a hand lens.

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