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Elbaite, Quartz, Lepidolite

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Elbaite with quartz and lepidolite, 13 cm, from the Blue Pocket, Pederneira mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Will Johnson collection, ex James Zigras (2015); Tom Spann photo. Reference: Pezzotta et al. (2015).

Product details

SpeciesElbaite, Quartz, Lepidolite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions13.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 86
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Will Johnson

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Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed
—James ZigrasNot disclosed

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