Elbaite with Albite, Microcline
specimen number:
2632775
location:
Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California, USA
description: Outstanding old time piece from this classic California locality. Beautiful pink glassy double terminated with a green zone on one termination elbaite crystal 8.0 cm in length set across blocky microcline crystals with bladed white albite. In outstanding condition and measures 11.0 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm in size. No repairs or restoration. Displays beautifully on its own. Ex Bruce and Dale Wadleigh collection. Click here to view a video of this specimen.
Size: 11.0 x 7.0 x 4.5 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Bruce & Dale Wadleigh
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