At-A-Glance
Country of Origin
CA
United States
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Essential Information
Specimen ID
4020
Mineral Name
Elbaite
Mineral Variety
Rubellite
Chemical Formula
Na(Li1.5Al1.5)Al6(Si6O18)(BO3)3(OH)3(OH)
Additional Details
Specimen Number
175
Notes for Researchers
Sticker 382.
Physical Description
Striated wedge-shaped pink crystal section
Geographic Origin
Locality Nickname
Pala, California
Locality Lat/Long
33.3652166, -117.0764739
Mining District
Pala Mining District
Mine Name
Mission Mine
MinDat Locality URL
Additional Details
Geographic Features
Pala Mountain