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Elbaite Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 26224
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California
Description:Doubly terminated lustrous bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal with striated prism faces. The elbaite crystal varies from pink to pale-green and the top end shows evidence of post-crystallization healing resulting in slight curve at the very top 4 mm. Ex. Phillip Greybill (1935-2018) collection; collected ca. 1980
Overall Size:28x9x5 mm
Crystals:28 mm
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