2727 - Elbaite

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

CA
United States

Photos

Essential Information

Specimen ID

2727

Mineral Name

Elbaite

Chemical Formula

Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)

Subcollection

Phillips
Specimen Number
004

PU and Wards labels disagree on locality

Cut and polished section, watermelon elbaite

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Mesa Grande, Californnia

Locality Lat/Long

33.1803185, -116.7691893

Mining District

Mesa Grande District
Geographic Features
Mesa Grande