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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 30851
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline in Smoky Quartz
Locality:Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California
Description:Single crystal of medium smoky quartz 7 cm long with a long crystal of pink elbaite (variety rubellite) tourmaline 5 cm long. The tourmaline is not terminated but has a green zone at the upper end.
Overall Size:7x5x4.5 cm
Crystals:5-7 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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