Petalite (Castorite) with Foresite, Heulandite, and Elbaite San Piero in Campo, Campo nell'Elba, Elba Island, Livorno Province, Tuscany, Italy crystal = 1.13cm x .7cm x .59cm matrix = 8.2cm x 6cm x 4.7cm

Description/Interesting Notes: A fantastic old time example of this rare gem species from Elba!!! This specimen consists of a matrix comprised of heulandite and foresite that hosts several intergrown elbaite crystals as well as rare petalite crystals!!! The petalite crystal is a pristine gem floater - complete all around and internally flawless!!! Petalite crystals from Elba are almost never seen in matrix for the simple reason that they are almost always floaters that are not "attached" to any matrix!!! This old time specimen actually had the petalite crystal glued into the cavity from where it came, however I carefully dissolved the glue and now the specimen is natural and the way it would be found in nature!!! The crystal fits neatly in its cavity that is aesthetically centered on the matrix and displays fantastically!!! There is a small petalite crystal that is still contained in its original cavity on the underside of the specimen as well!!! If one was so daring as to trim this specimen, I would not be surprised if others were exposed!!! There are several elbaite tourmaline crystals that run through the specimen and they are much more apparent than the pics show - there are also very many thin, nearly colorless elbaite crystals that comprise a portion of the matrix as well!!! This specimen is a very rare find indeed!!! The pics hardly do it justice!!! Good luck and be sure to check out my other exciting mineral auctions on ebay!!! STAY TUNED!!! MORE AUCTIONS WILL BE ADDED SATURDAY NIGHT FOR A SPECIAL 5-DAY AUCTION, ENDING THURSDAY MARCH 19th!!! WE JUST RETURNED FROM THE TUCSON SHOW AND, IF YOU WANT TO SEE ALL THE NEW AND EXCITING SPECIMENS TUCSON HAD TO OFFER YOU MUST SEE OUR "Tucson Blog" via our Ebay "About Me" page!!! ALSO, CHECK BACK OFTEN BECAUSE WE WILL BE ADDING MORE UPDATES AND SPECIMENS IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS!!!

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