Elbaite on Quartz

A remarkable two sided specimen with complete crystals. The blueish Elbaite sprays reach 5cm and are mostly gemmy. The bed of small quartz crystals have a lilac tint that hints at lithium enrichment. Display either side or stand it up for a 360!

Locality: Shengus, Haramosh Mountains, Skardu District, Baltistan Pakistan

Composition: sodium, lithium, aluminum boro-silicate