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Tourmaline: A Giant of a “Mineral”.
- Source :
- Rocks & Minerals; Jul/Aug2013, Vol. 88 Issue 4, p316-321, 6p, 7 Color Photographs, 2 Black and White Photographs
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- The article discusses the locations where the mineral tourmaline can be found. According to the author, although many localities in the U.S. have produced very large tourmaline crystals with most approaching or meeting the crystal definition of one dimension being at least 1 meter are schorl. The author adds that Brazil has produced some exceptionally large schorl crystals.
- Subjects :
- TOURMALINE
GEMS & precious stones
CRYSTALS
MINERALS
SILICATE minerals
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00357529
- Volume :
- 88
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Rocks & Minerals
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 89027169
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00357529.2013.796751