Elbaite and Cassiterite

Reference: 314

Interesting specimen of quartz, clevelandite, elbaite and rarely from this locality, cassiterite.    Numerous transparent green elabaite crystals most 2-3mm across are perched on the clevelandite/feldspar matrix whilst at one end of the specimen there is a group of aggregated  octahedral cassiterite crystals showing a pleasing degree of transparency.

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

Status: Sold

Dimensions: 80x50x35mm

Size: Small Cabinet (S)