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Smithsonian Gem & Mineral Collection
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| The proper mineral name for most gem tourmaline is elbaite, after the Island of Elba where it was found long ago. Large crystals of gem tourmaline occur in a great range of colors. From the gem and mineral collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. |
| Last modified 2026-08-09 MZ |
Smithsonian photos by Dane A. Penland Copyright 1992 Smithsonian Institution |
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