Elbaite with Albite, Microlite
specimen number:
2051015
location:
Dara-i-Pech, Chapa Dara, Konar, Afghanistan
description:
Beautiful pink highly translucent to near transparent double terminated elbaite crystal set on a matrix of crystallized albite with small microlite crystals. Complete all-around, this is an outstanding condition. Neat coloration at the terminations. Measures 9.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm. Ex Phil Martin collection.
Size: 9.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Phil Martin
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