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Elbaite

ex Roger Lang personal collection
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Description
Locality: 
Malkhan, Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russian Federation
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5.5 × 4.5 × 3.2 cm
Description

A very nice specimen from the famous Transbaikalian locality - but not so often offered an even less often in this size and quality. A short prismatic deep pink-purplish partly translucent elbaite crystal (aggregate) with nice trigonal termination and striated prism faces. Good quality, in good shape

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Elbaite

Formula: 
Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Strunz: 
9.CK.05
Hardness: 
7.5
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Fonte del Prete, San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy...

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Thank you for your interest in my offers! Payment is possible via Paypal, bank transfer or cash if you pick up the item(s) personally. Bank data will be provided after settling the auction/transaction(s) if needed.

In case you are not happy with a specimen, you may send it back within 4 weeks. After receipt, i will refund the price minus shipping costs. Please inform me before sending an item back. If you have any questions (or maybe complaints) please feel free to contact me.

Best regards Roger