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Madagascar A Gemologist’s Journey (Ambatonapetraka Tourmaline Locality)
Ambatonapetraka is a recently discovered weathered pegmatite zone with a very high concentration of tourmalines. Because it is such a recent discovery, the locals still have “tourmaline fever.” We are there on a Sunday, so fewer miners are busy working. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ambatonapetraka, madagascar, mineral specimens, mining, tourmaline, tourmaline specimens
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