Elbaite

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Elbaite

Pech, Chapa Dara District, Kunar Province, Afghanistan

Reference: 272

Gemmy translucent, multicoloured - watermelon type elbaite with numerous parallel offset faces and small later mint-green randomly oriented crystals. The colour zoning is apparent at the base and in a small area of dissolution towards the middle of the crystal.

Formula:Na(Li_1.5Al_1.5)Al₆(Si₆O₁₈)(BO₃)₃(OH)₃(OH)