AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Lepidolite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 50533 |
Mineral: | Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Lepidolite |
Locality: | Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California |
Description: | Lustrous translucent rubellite crystals, the pink gem variety of elbaite tourmaline, embedded in finely crystallized gray-purple lepidolite. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection #209a |
Overall Size: | 5x3x3 cm |
Crystals: | 5-17 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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