Elbaite

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Elbaite crystal, 8.5 cm, from Rubaya, Bahunde, Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Will Johnson collection; Tom Spann photo. References: Laurs et al. (2017); Pezzotta and Tarditi (2020).

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SpeciesElbaite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions8.5 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityDR Congo, North Kivu, Rubaya

Publications

Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 274

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Will Johnson

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