Elbaite (var. rubellite) (NMNH G8455) | 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.

Cushion step-cut medium slightly purple red elbaite (var. rubellite) weighing 37.83 ct. [AUTO]

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Taxon:: Elbaite (var. rubellite) - Primary Gem

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

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002MYE
USNM Number:: NMNH G8455-00

Color:: Med Slightly Purple Red
Cut:: Cushion Step
Weight:: 37.83 ct

Place:: San Diego Co., California, United States, North America

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

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_1005686

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b03e8fa0-d084-4159-9291-31455549a8a5