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Elbaite var. Bi-colored Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

 
Elbaite var. Bi-colored Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 26242
Mineral:Elbaite var. Bi-colored Tourmaline
Locality:Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California
Description:Slender bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal mounted in an acrylic Perky-style display box for protection. The upper half is green and the lower portion is pink. The crystal termination is dominated by a single pyramidal face.
Overall Size:25x4x4 mm
Crystals:25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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