Elbaite
specimen number:
1604742
location:
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan, Afghanistan
description:
A gorgeous glassy gem terminated crystal of elbaite with minor lepidolite. Complete all around, this is in terrific condition. The crystal is absolute gem quality. This is not repaired, there is one internal fracture but the piece is completely natural and stable.
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