Albite with Elbaite
specimen number:
1501606
location:
Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
description:
Large translucent colorless bladed crystals of albite covering the top of a 15.0 x 10.0 x 9.0 cm matrix. Small dark green crystals of elbaite are scattered throughout. This has minor chipping, to be expected on something like this, overall I think in very good condition. Excellent large display quality piece for the species. Sits perfectly by itself for display. Shipping weight: 2.14 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 15.0 x 10.0 x 9.0 cm (large-cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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