Elbaite

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Elbaite, 2.8 cm, from San Piero in Campo, Elba, Sicily, Italy. This specimen was originally acquired in 1916 by the Vienna Natural History Museum. James Bleess collection, ex Minette collection, ex Bill Larson collection, ex Leonard Bedale collection. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesElbaite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.8 cm
Added on10/22/2024
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Volume: 43, Issue: 2 page 233
  • Mineralogical Record Special Issue: Refined Elegance page 33
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