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Vanadium Dravite

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Large dark green lustrous crystal of rare vanadium-rich dravite (tourmaline variety) from the only locality where V-dravite is found in marbles

 

Formula:

Na(V)3(V4Mg2)Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)3O

Group:,
Group:

Silicates

Country:

Locality:

Nandonjuki, Arusha

Dimensions:

5,5 x 4,5 x 4,5 cm

Color:

Zodiac:

Taurus, Leo

Zodiac:, ,
Categories: Minerals, SKU: JL079

Description

Dravite is one of the tourmalines. The name Tourmaline comes from the Sinhala word tura-malí- “stone that is contaminated with ash particles”, which was used to describe crystals imported to Europe from Ceylon.

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Additional information

Formula:

Na(V)3(V4Mg2)Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)3O

Group:,
Group:

Silicates

Country:

Locality:

Nandonjuki, Arusha

Dimensions:

5,5 x 4,5 x 4,5 cm

Color:

Zodiac:

Taurus, Leo

Zodiac:, ,
Categories: Minerals,