Elbaite (var. Rubellite)
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Na(Li,Al)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4
Description
Two transparent, perfectly intact and doubly terminated crystals in the shape of a V, with the beautiful color characterizing this mythical mine.
Mina Jonas, Itatiaia, Minas Gerais
Probable extraction year
1978
For the type locality, the island of Elba in Italy, and the Latin ruber "red" that evokes the variety’s red color.
Class
8 - Silicates / Cyclosilicates
Dimensions (length x with x height in cm)
3x5x13
Hardness (Mohs)
7.5
Density (G/cm3)
3.1
