Elbaite : Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
2cm x 1.7cm x 1.6cm
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“A single crystal with very well defined terminal faces consisting of a dominant pinacoid and a rhombohedron. It is transparent, with an intense red color at the base and a blue termination, popularly known as a blue cap. It is different from what is usually found at this mine.Naipa Mine, Alto Ligonha District, Zambezia Province, MozambiqueFound in 08/2016Specimen size: 2 × 1.7 × 1.6 cm = 0.8” × 0.7” × 0.6”Weight: 11 gramsEP88AE4”
Jordi Fabre - 27th January 2017
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“A single crystal with very well defined terminal faces consisting of a dominant pinacoid and a rhombohedron. It is transparent, with an intense red color at the base and a blue termination, popularly known as a blue cap. It is different from what is usually found at this mine.Naipa Mine, Alto Ligonha District, Zambezia Province, MozambiqueFound in 08/2016Specimen size: 2 × 1.7 × 1.6 cm = 0.8” × 0.7” × 0.6”Weight: 11 gramsEP88AE4”
Jordi Fabre - 27th January 2017
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