Elbaite, Lepidolite

Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
0 for sale·Member since 2026
Elbaite crystal with lepidolite, 7.8 cm, from the Himalaya mine, San Diego County, California. Found during the Ralph Potter era; ex collections of Bill Larson and James Zigras. László Kupi photo.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 cm
Added on03/26/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 242

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
James ZigrasNot disclosed
Bill Larson (Pala International)Not disclosed

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