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Photo by Holly Smith

Elbaite

Elbaite, 6.7 cm, from the Mawi mine, Nuristan area, Laghman Province, Afghanistan. Photo by Holly Smith.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Mawi pegmatite
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 129
Current owner
Tim Smith
Tim Smith
North Wales
Member since 2025

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