Elbaite with Albite, Quartz
specimen number:
8037693
location:
Chamachhu, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
description:
Very aesthetic specimen showing two very lustrous deep green translucent double terminated elbaite crystals, the longer one 5.3 cm in length, jacketed beautifully with bladed white sparkling crystals of albite. This is in terrific condition all around. Minor quartz present. The elbaite crystal show a dark almost opaque look until you get to the top termination which is gem and clear.
Size: 9.0 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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