Elbaite with Albite - image 1
Elbaite with Albite - image 2
specimen video

Elbaite with Albite

Unknown Owner
A large thick glassy translucent elbaite crystal with minor albite. This is in good condition all around with just slight micro-chipping present. This exhibits more translucency near the termination showing various color zoning. This is shown in the video.

Product details

Species
Albite, ElbaiteAbout Albite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 x 5.0 x 5.0 cm
Added on03/17/2025
Locality
Afghanistan, Kunar, Dara-e-Pech District

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2025Unknown Owner$1,525.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Albite
Mineral guide
Learn about Albite
sodium plagioclase famed for snow-white cleavelandite blades and Alpine pericline crystals; pegmatite matrices, bright luster, and appeal.
Regional guide
Albite from Dara-e-Pech District
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