Elbaite with Lepidolite, Quartz
specimen number:
8111284
location:
Mawi, Nuristan, Afghanistan
description:
Beautiful bluish green gemmy lustrous crystals of elbaite to 1.5 cm in length on a matrix of crystallized quartz with lepidolite to white bladed albite. In great condition. Very neat color for the species.
Size: 10.0 x 9.0 x 4.0 cm (cabinet)
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