Elbaite from Cruzeiro mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil - image 1
Photo by Tom Spann

Elbaite from Cruzeiro mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Elbaite, 7 cm, from the Cruzeiro mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Will Johnson collection, ex Steve Smale; Tom Spann photo. Reference: Cassedanne et al. (1980).

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Cruzeiro mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 99

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Will Johnson

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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed

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