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{001} Perfect, {010} Good
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.