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Elbaite, Lepidolite

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A beautiful, gemmy and lustrous, doubly terminated, watermelon-pink tourmaline from the Himalaya Mine. The crystal is beautifully accented with purple lepidolite crystals on all sides. The pinacoid termination is super-glassy and gemmy. The other termination is broken, healed and etched. This is a classic color and form for Himalaya tourmaline. Weighs 39 grams.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.8 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Lepidolite
Mineral guide
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lilac-purple mica from granitic pegmatites, forming rosettes and ball clusters with silky luster; prized for color, form, and collecting appeal.
Regional guide
Lepidolite from Himalaya Mine
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