| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline |
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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 65709 |
| Mineral: | Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline |
| Locality: | Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California |
| Description: | Unusual crystal of translucent pink rubellite tourmaline, the pink gem variety of the mineral species elbaite, with overgrowth of chatoyant rubellite tourmaline crystals with green terminations. The chatoyancy is caused by the fibrous crystal structure. Ex. D. Miller collection #M2379 |
| Overall Size: | 4x2x1 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-20 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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