Elbaite with Albite
specimen number:
4951600
location:
Arqueana pegmatite, Piaui valley, Taquaral, Itinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description: Lustrous slightly translucent crystals of pink elbaite measuring to 1.2 cm in length forming attractively arranged clusters on a matrix of white crystallized albite. This is crystallized completely all around with no points of attachment. Very slight chipping is present as shown up close in the video, this still in good condition. Small crystals of muscovite are scattered throughout.
Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Thomas von Criegern
Questions about this specimen?
Send an email
or call us: 314-341-1811.
See More
Related by Mineral (Elbaite):
Elbaite — Brazil
Origin: Virgem da Lapa, Jequitinhonha, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Number: (5003132)
Size: 3.0 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm (thumbnail)
Elbaite — DR Congo
Origin: Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo
Number: (9505421)
Size: 4.1 x 1.9 x 0.7 cm (miniature)
Elbaite — DR Congo
Origin: Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, DR Congo
Number: (9505418)
Size: 5.5 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm (miniature)