Achroite Crystal (Colorless Elbaite)
Achroite Crystal (Colorless Elbaite) from Pala District, San Diego County, California
Collection John Betts - Fine Minerals
Description Terminated crystal of Achroite Tourmaline without matrix. Despite that it has a very faint pink hue, it is still labeled as Achroite because the color is indiscernible. The crystal has a simple flat termination with minor nicks on the edges. Ex. J. Cilen #8594.
Locality Pala District, San Diego County, California
Dimensions 18 x 17 x 14 mm.
Specimen Grade B
Photograph © Hershel Friedman - all rights reserved.

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