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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

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. 42012
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California
Description:Bi-colored transparent elbaite tourmaline crystals with pink color throughout and green termination zones. Internally the crystals are flawed but the outer surfaces are in good condition. The specimen stands upright nicely without additional support. Ex. Robert C. Lambert #548; acquired in 1998
Overall Size:42x17x12 mm
Crystals:25-42 mm
Archived: For reference only
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