Elbaite with Albite
specimen number:
1271002
location:
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan
description: Gorgeous bubblegum pink glassy partly gemmy terminated crystal of elbaite 3.0 cm in height, 2.0 cm at its widest dimension, standing up nicely from a snow white bladed albite crystal matrix. Measures 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm in size overall. Extremely minor and tiny micro-chipping in one area along a termination edge. Overall I think in very good condition. The crystals extremely glassy and lustrous with great color. Very pretty. Shipping weight: 0.13 pounds.
Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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