Elbaite (var. of Tourmaline) crystals on matrix3D ModelNoAI
Locality: Chesterfield, USA
No.: 5731
Size: 7.9 x 5.5 x 4 cm
Formula: Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Description: Elbaite belongs to the group of minerals known as the Tourmalines. It is the most colorful member of this group. Elbaite is often cut as a gemstone, sliced into colorful cross-sections or simply appreciated as natural specimens by millions of rock collectors. The many varied colors of Elbaite make it arguably the most colorful of the precious stones. Elbaite contains many variety names based on color. A beautiful blue variety is called Indicolite (also known as Indigolite), the pink to red variety is called Rubellite, the green variety is known as Verdelite, while the most famous variety is a pink and green combination called Watermelon Tourmaline.
Website: http://geology.uaic.ro/muzee/mineralogie/
Concept & 3D-modelling by Andrei Ionut APOPEI
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