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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 34485
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California
Description:Doubly-terminated rubellite tourmaline in a parallel grouping of crystals. One corner is chipped. For more information see article: The Geology, Mineralogy, and History of the Himalaya Mine in Rocks and Minerals v.73 #3.
Overall Size:32x11x8 mm
Crystals:11-32 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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