Elbaite with Albite
specimen number:
2051123
location:
Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
description:
Purplish red terminated lustrous slightly translucent elbaite crystal with bladed white albite. Measures 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm. Naturally crystallized on the bottom as well. In very good condition with the most minimal of micro-chipping present. Old-time piece coming with a previous label from noted Massachusetts mineral dealer Raymond Schortmann. Weighs 27.85 g. Shipping weight: 0.06 pounds. Ex Phil Martin collection.
Size: 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm (miniature)
Collection: Phil Martin
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