“5 x 5 cm in size. From the August 2005 discovery.
Perfect all around. These crystals are reported to be both liddicoatite and elbaite in composition. See Mineralogical Record Nov-Dec 2007 (pages 443 to 452) and Le Règne Minéral Juil-Aug 2007 (pages 25 to 29), [and Lapis 31 (6), 49-51]
Frédéric VERRIER Collection & Photo (Canon 40D + 50 mm macro : 1/15s - f11)”
Frédéric Verrier - 14th July 2012