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Elbaite, Albite, Lepidolite

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Elbaite with albite and lepidolite, 10.5 cm, Pederneira mine, São José da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Ex William Hiss collection. Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite, Albite, Lepidolite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Pederneira mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 154

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—William HissNot disclosed

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