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Photo by Tom Spann

Elbaite

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Gail & Jim Spann
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Elbaite scepter (nicknamed “The Space Shuttle”), 11.1 cm, from the Pederneira Mine, Rocket Pocket, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Photo by Tom Spann.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 227

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