Elpidite

  
Origin: Khan-Bogdinskii Massif, Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Sample size: 7 x 4 x 2.6 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

  
  
Elpidite on albite
  
 
  
Elpidite on albite
Origin: Mt. St-Hilaire, Rouville Co., Quebec, Canada
Ex. Marty Lewadny collection
Sample size: 5.2 x 4.3 x 3.1 cm (top/2nd row), 5.5 x 4.3 x 3.5 cm (3rd row), 6.7 x 5.1 x 3.7 cm (4th/bottom row)
 
  
Origin: Poudrette Quarry, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Rouville Co., Quebec, Canada
Ex. Marty Lewadny collection
Sample size: 6.3 x 4.7 x 3.9 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

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