I am a science communicator and self-taught paleontologist/geologist located in Georgia. Future Invertebrate Paleontologist. I collect and study fossils from the Appalachian Basin.
Paleo Nerd 🦖🪨 ⚒️
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Here is a big dark green Tourmaline (var. Elbaite) crystal from Brazil. The variety of green colored Elbaite is known is Verdelite. Would you believe I bought this specimen for $33 at an auction? This is at least a $300 specimen.
