Elbaite with Albite, Topaz, Muscovite
specimen number:
4951603
location:
Shigar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
description:
Deep blue crystals of elbaite measuring to 6.0 cm in size mostly covered by bladed white crystals of albite. Crystals of muscovite in one gemmy colorless topaz crystal are present as well. In great condition. The albite crystals are nicely fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light.
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