Elbaite-with-core-altering-to-Cookeite
specimen number:
2051048
location:
Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
Very interesting and attractive cluster of bluish green translucent striated lustrous elbaite crystals, the starting to alter at the core to cookeite. The alteration very obvious in the piece measures 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm in size. Shipping weight: 0.16 pounds. Ex Phil Martin collection.
Size: 6.0 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Phil Martin
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