Elbaite with Quartz - Brazil, Minas Gerais

No, this is not cuprite! - EarthWonders Newsletter #7

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Details
ColorsGrey
SizeLarge
Dimensions11.0 x 7.0 x 4.0 cm
Description
Mostly gemmy green lustrous prismatic crystals of elbaite measuring to 4.3 cm in length on a cluster of crystallized colorless quartz. Crystallized all around, very minimal chipping present.
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Unknown previous owners

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