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Ekanite from Ehiliyagoda, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) (Type Locality for Ekanite)

 
Ekanite from Ehiliyagoda, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) (Type Locality for Ekanite)

Ekanite from Ehiliyagoda, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) (Type Locality for Ekanite)

Ekanite from Ehiliyagoda, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) (Type Locality for Ekanite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 68334
Mineral:Ekanite
Locality:Ehiliyagoda, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) (Type Locality for Ekanite)
Description:Large translucent green ekanite mass with water-worn surface patterns that resemble bubble impressions. There is a fissure running through part of the ekanite, typical of the specimens from this locality. Weight: 45.94 carats. Slightly radioactive
Overall Size:22x18x17 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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