Rossmanite

  
Very rare, pinkish new member of the tourmaline group (1997). Crystals on this specimen are to 2 mm with elbaite.
Origin: Rozna, Brno, Moravia, Czech Republic (type locality)
Sample size: 3 x 2 x 2 cm
 

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Tom Loomis

Dakota Matrix Minerals

 

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