Tantalite, Quartz, Lepidolite
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A UNIQUE and RARE CABINET combination specimen from the Elizabeth R. Mine on Chief Mountain. A sharp, 1.7 cm, lustrous, dark gray tantalite crystal rests on quartz-rich matrix covered with lepidolite and smoky quartz crystals. The large, translucent smoky is 3.5 cm and has an undamaged, frosted termination. I have never seen an Elizabeth R. specimen of this rare combination, especially the large tantalite! The back has been sawed to enhance display. Ex. Chris Korpi Collection.
Product details
SpeciesQuartz, Tantalite, Lepidolite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions10.3 x 4.6 x 3.2 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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