Elbaite on Quartz
specimen number:
9082156
location:
Nuristan, Afghanistan
description:
Very pretty bubblegum pink translucent double terminated crystals of elbaite to 2.8 cm in length on the side of a partially crystallized colorless translucent quartz matrix. Measures 10.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm. Some chipping present as seen. Shipping weight: 0.74 pounds. Ex Charles Noll collection.
Size: 10.0 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Charles Noll
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