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Elbaite


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

Photo Copyright © Jennifer N. Wingard  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Locality: Cruzeiro mine, São José da Safira, Doce valley, Minas Gerais, Southeast Region, Brazil
A bright transparent terminated multi-color Elbaite crystal, ranging from blue to green to blue then terminating red. Secondary tourmaline on side. 4.4 x 2.0 cm. Formerly in the Skip Colflesh collection, now in the collection of J.N. Wingard.

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