Elbaite (var. rubellite)

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Object Details

Site Name

Minas Gerais

Taxon

Elbaite (var. rubellite) - Primary Gem

Record Last Modified

4 Aug 2025

Site Number

3457153

Specimen Count

Other Numbers

IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002JW3

USNM Number

NMNH G4160-00

Color

Medium Dark Red Purple

Cut

Rectangular Step

Jewelery Type

Ring

Weight

50.5 ct

Place

Minas Gerais, Brazil, South America

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Mineral Sciences

Gems

Data Source

NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/331d1cf3d-d75c-4cab-a824-ba54956b8279

Record ID

nmnhmineralsciences_1001723