Mineral: Elbaite (variety rubellite)
Locality: Malkhan (Malchan), Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia
Dimensions: about 30 cm!!

Description: Gemmy rubellite is a real challenge to find - and one this large is a minor miracle. In the room of Marcus Budil.

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