Elbaite with Lepidolite
specimen number:
8201033
location:
Nuristan, Afghanistan
description: Absolute gem quality glassy very beautiful elbaite crystal with minor lepidolite. Perfect all around; the quality is outstanding. Measures 3.5 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm in size. At one time part of the Wolfgang E. Henkel collection, then in Diana's "small rocks" collection. A wonderful gem crystal!
Size: 3.5 x 1.0 x 1.0 cm (miniature)
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