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Elbaite

Unknown Owner
Gem biterminated prismatic crystal of Elbaite from the Komu pegmatites of western Nigeria. It has very nice striations on the faces of the prism with a complex upper termination. It is imbued with a saturated and uniform red-pink color and with a visible greenish cap. The condition is excellent.

Product details

Species
ElbaiteAbout Elbaite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions1.3 x 2.0 x 3.5 cm
Added on06/16/2025
Locality
Nigeria, Oyo, Ofiki

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
06/2025Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—MChMineralsNot disclosed

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