Elbaite, Quartz, Lepidolite - image 1
Photo by Russell E. Behnke

Elbaite, Quartz, Lepidolite

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Russell E. Behnke
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Elbaite with quartz and lepidolite, 12.5 cm, from Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan. Ex Edward E. David collection, 1993; Russell E. Behnke photo.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite, Quartz, Lepidolite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 47

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Edward E. DavidNot disclosed

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