Elbaite
specimen number:
4571720
location:
Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
A pretty grouping of lustrous translucent deep blue to bluish green elbaite crystals with minor lepidolite. This is crystallized completely all around and in very good condition. As seen at the end of the video, when backlit the specimen shows good transparency.
Size: 10.5 x 5.5 x 2.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Catherine J. & Bruce Paul Gaber
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