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Elbaite

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Perfectly formed crystal, very limpid and lustrous, with the upper half pastel green without any veil and the lower half pink. Under halogen lighting, the c axis appears yellow-gold, and by rotating it under polarized light (such as that of an LED screen) the pink becomes purple and the pale bluish green becomes darker.


Rukaza-Rubaya, Bahunde, Territoire de Masisi, Nord-Kivu

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.0 x 2.0 x 1.5 cm
Added on11/10/2024
LocalityDR Congo, North Kivu, Rubaya

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