Topaz, Cleavelandite, Elbaite - image 1
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Topaz, Cleavelandite, Elbaite

Topaz crystal, 6.4 cm, with cleavelandite and elbaite from the Little Three mine near Ramona, San Diego County, California. Ex collections of George F. Kunz, Irénée DuPont, and the University of Delaware. Photo by László Kupi.

Product details

SpeciesTopaz, Elbaite, Cleavelandite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Little Three Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 239
Current owner
Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—University of DelawareNot disclosed
—Irénée DuPontNot disclosed
—George F. KunzNot disclosed

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