Mineral Name Elbaite
Dynamo Collection Code E-9C-2012-0003
Nickel-Strunz Classification 09.CK.05
Dana Classification 63.03d.01.08
ICSD 9252
Mineral Group Silicates
Discovery Location: Baixão mine, Taquaral, Jequitinhonha valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Image Description: A sample of green elbaite. Sample dimensions approximately 10mm x 10mm x 04mm. Images of the sample show the pink colour of the mineral with a little bit of 'watermelon' affect along the top.
Author CherryAnn Villa


©2012 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2012 - C. Villa, Photographer


©2012 - C. Villa, Photographer