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Elbaite Tourmaline from Pala District, San Diego County, California

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Pala District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 21292
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Pala District, San Diego County, California
Description:Bi-color crystal of elbaite tourmaline with pink color throughout and a green zone on one end. The green end is highly irregular and I believe it is unterminated. The crystal is flawless internally and could be used as gem-cutting rough. Ex. P. Santillo
Overall Size:4x1x.8 cm
Crystals:4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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