Elbaite (repaired)
specimen number:
2151078
location:
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
description: A beautiful cluster of three double terminated pink elbaite crystals measuring 6.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm in size and weighing a total of 58 grams. The crystals are somewhat gemmy; nice luster and some pale greenish color zoning. No damage; shows all around. Excellent and showy gem crystal cluster. The specimen has been repaired, not unusual in elbaite groupings such as this. Ex Art Smith collection.
Size: 6.0 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm (miniature)
Collection: Art Smith
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