Elbaite with Fluorapatite, Topaz
specimen number:
4951300
location:
Nyet, Braldu Valley, Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
description:
A double terminated translucent and lustrous crystal of elbaite measuring 3.6 cm in length associated attractively with white crystallized albite and silvery muscovite. A gemmy crystal of aquamarine is present on one side. There are no points of attachment. This is a neat combination piece and is in great condition. Small crystals of fluorapatite are present as well. These are brightly fluorescent under longwave ultraviolet light
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