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Elbaite Tourmaline from (Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from (Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from (Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from (Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from (Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from (Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from (Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from (Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from (Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from (Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 37337
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:(Himalaya Mine), Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California
Description:Gemmy green elbaite tourmaline crystal with steep three-faced termination. Internally the crystal is transparent green, but the termination zone is chatoyant (silky) and colorless caused by etching along the crystallization axis. Bottom is sawn flat. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:58x20x20 mm
Crystals:58 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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