Elbaite with Lepidolite, Quartz
specimen number:
8111239
location:
Mawi, Nuristan, Afghanistan
description:
Blue transparent crystals of lustrous elbaite to 4.0 cm in length set beautifully on a crystallized quartz with minor lepidolite. In great condition. Unusual color for the species.
Size: 7.5 x 7.5 x 4.0 cm (small-cabinet)
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