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Elbaite


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

Photo Copyright © Sarah Sudcowsky  - This image is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.
Locality: San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy
A group of several elbaites without matrix with all the hues one can imagine from this type locality: from the dark brown to clear green, till purpleish pink and moor's head.The crystals are all terminated and up to cm 2. Found and collected by Sarah Sudcowsky

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