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Rough Paraiba Tourmaline
Andrea Ferreira2021-03-30
MM Gerdau - Museum of Mines and Metals
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Rare and valuable variety of cupriferous elbaite. It was first discovered in São José da Batalha town (Paraíba state). Its neon blue hue or electric neon is the most appreciated. This is one of the most expensive gems in the world.
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Details
- Title: Rough Paraiba Tourmaline
- Creator: Andrea Ferreira
- Date Created: 2021-03-30
- Location Created: Lavra dos Quintos, Parelhas, Rio Grande do Norte - Brasil
- Physical Dimensions: 11,0x5,0x3,5
- Type: Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH) - Silicates
- Rights: MM Gerdau - Museu das Minas e do Metal
- Medium: Mineral
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