Elbaite (Ca-rich)
specimen number:
1604431
location:
Anjanabonoina, Ambohimanambola, Betafo, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
description:
Attractive cluster of lustrous partly gemmy crystals without matrix. Naturally healed on the base, this is in terrific condition all around. The previous label gives the species as liddicoatite. This material has since been found to be a calcium rich elbaite.
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