Elbaite with Quartz
specimen number:
4951049
location:
Stak Nala, Skardu, Baltistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
description: Deep green lustrous prismatic crystals of elbaite to almost 6.0 cm in length on a crystallized quartz matrix. The elbaite crystals show the typical color for the locality with the darker green throughout and then a gemmy light green termination. Slight chipping to the quartz crystals, this still in good condition. All of the elbaite crystals are are in great condition and are quite large for the species from this locality.
Size: 11.5 x 8.0 x 3.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Thomas von Criegern
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