Tantalite in Albite
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A 1.2 and a 0.8 cm crystal of tantalite, which is extremely rare from any mine in San Diego COunty and notably so from the Elizabeth R. From the collection of Roland Reed, mine owner (the mine is named after his daughter). This is a very IMPORTANT locality specimen
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SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.1 x 7.3 x 4.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Elizabeth R. Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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sodium plagioclase famed for snow-white cleavelandite blades and Alpine pericline crystals; pegmatite matrices, bright luster, and appeal.Regional guide

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