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Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

 
Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 34536
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline with Lepidolite
Locality:Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California
Description:Two bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystals with small cluster of purple lepidolite on the terminations. The elbaite color varies from medium pink at the base to pale green in the upper half.
Overall Size:55x10x5 mm
Crystals:45-52 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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