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

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Locality: Virgem da Lapa, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil
4.1cm x 2.5cm x 3cm
Pink Elbaite with dark red center. Nice termination with some damage on the side. Purchased at Tucson in 2008 from Collectors Edge from Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences no.26702 now in the collection of Danny Jones

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