Elbaite from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Elbaite, 14.8 cm, from Virgem da Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Will Johnson collection, ex Steve Smale; Tom Spann photo. Reference: Cassedanne and Lowell (1982).

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 35

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Added by Will Jessup

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Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed
—smale@berkeley.eduNot disclosed

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