Londonite with Elbaite

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

specimen
Londonite with Elbaite
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ColorsSilver
Origin
Antsahanana quarry, Sahatany Valley, Ibity, Antsirabe II District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 3.5 x 3.0 cm
Description
A sharp lemon yellow almost transparent crystal of londonite measuring 2.0 cm in height on matrix with purplish red crystallized elbaite. In excellent condition and very fine for the species.
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