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Mineral Specimen No. 48515:
Liddicoatite Tourmaline (set of 7 polished slices from a single crystal) from Alakamisy, north of Antsirabé, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar.

This mineral specimen of Liddicoatite Tourmaline (set of 7 polished slices from a single crystal) from Alakamisy, north of Antsirabé, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar is available for sale from John Betts - Fine Minerals, mineral dealer located in New York City, New York. To purchase mineral specimens from this site click on this link to go to online order form.

Detailed information on mineral specimen No. 48515:

Minerals Species: Liddicoatite Tourmaline (set of 7 polished slices from a single crystal).
Location of mineral deposit: Alakamisy, north of Antsirabé, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar. (Type Locality for Liddicoatite) Click here to see other minerals from Type localities.
Description: Single water-worn liddicoatite tourmaline crystal recovered from sediments 25 feet below a farmer's field that was sawn into 7 thin slices that were polished to highlight the unusual internal color zones. It is amazing how the color zoning varies. No damage.
Overall size of mineral specimen: 7x6x2.1 cm.
Size of individual crystals: 3 mm thick slices.
Price: $8500 net (plus shipping).

Mineral Specimens: Liddicoatite Tourmaline (set of 7 polished slices from a single crystal) from Alakamisy, north of Antsirabé, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar

Mineral Specimens: Liddicoatite Tourmaline (set of 7 polished slices from a single crystal) from Alakamisy, north of Antsirabé, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar

Mineral Specimens: Liddicoatite Tourmaline (set of 7 polished slices from a single crystal) from Alakamisy, north of Antsirabé, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar

Mineral Specimens: Liddicoatite Tourmaline (set of 7 polished slices from a single crystal) from Alakamisy, north of Antsirabé, Antananarivo Province, Madagascar

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