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Elbaite

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A striking and very UNCOMMON elbaite group consisting of TWO colors, green and pink, AND two different termination habits! You get this color combination very seldom. The two large elbaites are undamaged, gemmy, lustrous and again have two different termination styles. Smaller pink crystals to 2.3 cm abound on the cleavelandite matrix. 7.7 x 6.3 x 4.8 cm

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.7 x 6.3 x 4.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Nuristan, Paprok

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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