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Elbaite, Quartz, Albite, Lepidolite
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Elbaite, 8 cm, on quartz with albite and lepidolite, from the Himalaya mine, Mesa Grande district, San Diego County, California. Ex Sal Avella collection; Breck Kent photo.
Product details
SpeciesElbaite, Quartz, Albite, Lepidolite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Himalaya Mine
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 312
Previous owners
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Sal Avella | Not disclosed |
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