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Elbaite, Albite (Var: Cleavelandite)


Elbaite : [Na][(Li,Al)3][Al6][(OH)3|OH|(BO3)3|Si6O18], Albite (Var: Cleavelandite) : Na[AlSi3O8]

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Locality: Stak Nala, Haramosh Mts., Skardu District, Baltistan, Northern Areas, Pakistan
2.9 x 2.1 x 1.0 cm. A super-cutie from Stak Nala - a DOUBLY-TERMINATED 2-cm crystal, set on contrasting cleavelandite matrix, with the dark green-to-pink variegation typical of this locality. Fine pyramidal termination and good luster too!


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