Elbaite (16.72 grams)
specimen number:
2301113
location:
Jonas Mine, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description: Deep purplish red gem glassy grouping of terminated elbaite crystals 5.3 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm in size. The cluster is double terminated and complete all-around. Very minimal chipping to one of the terminated crystals on the backside of the grouping. Perfect from the front. Outstanding color for which this mine is famous for. Weighs 16.72 g.
Size: 5.3 x 1.6 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
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