Chrome Tourmaline
at-auction$ 20
- Locality
- Commander Mine, Nadonjukin, Simanjiro, Tanzania
- Minerals
- Iron
- Dimensions
- 2.2 x 2 x 1.5 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- J294
Uncommon matrix specimen of Chrome Tourmaline (a chromium and vanadium rich Dravite) from the Commander Mine (most were loose single crystals).
Has the deep emerald green coloration that these are known for. There are 4 Tourmaline crystals showing, the best a terminated 1.2cm crystal.