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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Pala District, San Diego County, California

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Pala District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Pala District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Pala District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 37345
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Pala District, San Diego County, California
Description:Striated pink rubellite variety of elbaite tourmaline intersecting another partial rubellite crystal. The rubellite crystal is internally translucent pink with a colorless zone at the termination. Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:26x24x16 mm
Crystals:19 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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