Elbaite with Albite, Lepidolite
specimen number:
4951621
location:
Pederneira claim, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description: A lustrous partly gemmy pink and green prismatic crystal of elbaite 3.2 cm in length set across the top of a lustrous pale blue to white albite crystal matrix. Smaller crystals of elbaite are present, as well as a cluster of crystallized muscovite. This is crystallized completely all around, the specimen is in terrific condition.
Size: 6.5 x 6.0 x 2.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Thomas von Criegern
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