Elbaite, Albite

Specimen ID: 2QT-R0G

Mineral(s)
Elbaite : Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Albite : Na(AlSi3O8)
Locality
Mindat locality:
Dimensions
7.4cm x 5.2cm x 4cm
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A 7.4 x 5.2 x 4.0 cm mass of bladed crystallized white albite, this studded with two purplish-red lustrous terminated elbaite crystals. The largest elbaite measures 2.7 cm in length. No damage. The elbaite crystals show nice translucency and have good color. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Von Bezing, Namibia, Minerals and Localities (2008).
Dan Weinrich - 14th August 2010

Photo added to mindat.org

A 7.4 x 5.2 x 4.0 cm mass of bladed crystallized white albite, this studded with two purplish-red lustrous terminated elbaite crystals. The largest elbaite measures 2.7 cm in length. No damage. The elbaite crystals show nice translucency and have good color. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Von Bezing, Namibia, Minerals and Localities (2008).
Dan Weinrich - 14th August 2010

Photo added to mindat.org

A 7.4 x 5.2 x 4.0 cm mass of bladed crystallized white albite, this studded with two purplish-red lustrous terminated elbaite crystals. The largest elbaite measures 2.7 cm in length. No damage. The elbaite crystals show nice translucency and have good color. Ex Lloyd Tate collection. Ref: Von Bezing, Namibia, Minerals and Localities (2008).
Dan Weinrich - 14th August 2010
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