Elbaite

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This 15-gram crystal is just INCREDIBLY gemmy for the Himalaya! And, it is terminated, and has accenting albite and a little lepidolite that really set off the crystal beautifully. The great majority of Himalaya crystals are translucent-to-transparent rather than truly gemmy, so this is quite special. There is a small plateau on the back side with a little chip in it, but it is not a detraction unless you go looking for it. Just a super-pretty display face, with the termination slanting towards you, and the albite/lepidolite perfectly placed.