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Elbaite, Quartz, Albite - Paprok, Nuristan, Afghanistan

Photo by Jeffrey A. Scovil

Elbaite, Quartz, Albite

Elbaite with quartz and albite, 17.8 cm, from Paprok, Kamesh district, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan. Photo by Jeff Scovil.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite, Quartz, Albite

SizeLarge Cabinet

Dimensions17.8 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Publications

Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In Arizona page 98

Current owner

Steve Maslansky

Member since 2026

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$523Median

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$523Median

752Sold (12 mo)

$55Last sale

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