Dravite
Landanai, Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, Tanzania
I've only seen a handful of these crystals, but they are distinct and interesting for what they are. First off, these are confirmed dravite tourmaline which is an important distinction in my mind, as it's a rare species and it's not something like elbaite. Secondly, they have a fascinating and rarely seen "root beer" color, which is one of the ...
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