Elbaite (NMNH G9717) | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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Photograph of a group of faceted elbaites from the National Gem Collection displaying a range of colors from different localities.

Modified cushion-cut dark green elbaite weighing 71.05 ct. [AUTO]

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Taxon:: Elbaite - Primary Gem; Schorl - Primary Gem Synonym

Record Last Modified:: 17 Sep 2024
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002NYS
USNM Number:: NMNH G9717-00

Color:: Dark Green
Cut:: Modified Cushion
Weight:: 71.05 ct

Place:: Nuristan, Afghanistan, Asia

See more items in:: Mineral Sciences; Gems; NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_1007123

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3524316e4-6faf-4ab8-afe2-56d11a339731