Elbaite
specimen number:
1113588
location:
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan, Afghanistan
description:
A rare glassy partly gemmy translucent single terminated purple elbaite crystal measuring 6.8 x 6.6 x 5.0 cm in size. Complete all around - the color is very unusual for the species and quite attractive. There is a very thin red colored band at the termination. Absolutely damage-free. Unique and beautiful! Click here to view video.
Size: 6.8 x 6.6 x 5.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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