Elbaite with Lepidolite, Albite (repaired)
specimen number:
8282473
location:
Pederneira mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description: Spectacular lustrous mostly gemmy pink and green crystals of elbaite measuring to 10.5 cm in height coming off a lepidolite and albite crystalline matrix. Like most of these from this locality, this has been repaired. The two prominent crystals are repaired, this is shown up close in the video. The repairs are excellent and barely noticeable. Overall the piece is in super condition all around.
Size: 16.0 x 13.0 x 12.5 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Eugenio Andrades
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