AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Elbaite Tourmaline |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 26239 |
Mineral: | Elbaite Tourmaline |
Locality: | Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California |
Description: | Unusual bent crystal of pink rubellite variety of elbaite tourmaline. The crystal fully formed, then the pocket ruptured and crystallized back together but with a distinct bend. The termination is complete. Mounted in a Perky display box. |
Overall Size: | 28x5x3 mm |
Crystals: | 28 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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