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Lepidolite with Rubellite Tourmaline from Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California

 
Lepidolite with Rubellite Tourmaline from Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California

Lepidolite with Rubellite Tourmaline from Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California

Lepidolite with Rubellite Tourmaline from Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 30342
Mineral:Lepidolite with Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California
Description:Large cluster of lavender lepidolite matrix with a spray of pink rubellite tourmalines exposed on the bottom and both sides. This is a good, large specimen from the early days of mining at this famous deposit. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:10x7x5 cm
Crystals:15-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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