Elbaite (repaired)
specimen number:
1142054
location:
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
description: Gorgeous partly gemmy green and pink terminated crystal of elbaite set on a small amount of lepidolite crystal matrix. This has been expertly repaired approximately 1/4 of the way up from the base of the piece, this is not obvious. Measures 9.0 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm in size. Complete all-around and in very fine condition. Total weight is 122 g. Shipping weight: 0.52 pounds.
Size: 9.0 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
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