Elbaite with Albite
specimen number:
2051266
location:
Paprok Mine, Kamdesh, Nuristan, Afghanistan
description:
Dark purple semi-lustrous slightly translucent to mostly opaque elbaite crystal set with white bladed albite crystals forming a 6.5 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm grouping. Very minimal and sparse micro-chipping present along one edge, overall in very good condition. Complete all-around. Shipping weight: 0.51 pounds. Ex Phil Martin collection.
Size: 6.5 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Phil Martin
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