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Elbaite Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego County, California

 
Elbaite Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego County, California

Elbaite Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 20915
Mineral:Elbaite Tourmaline
Locality:Himalaya Mine, San Diego County, California
Description:Long crystal of bi-colored elbaite tourmaline 10 cm long with a smaller, bent crystal 4 cm long growing at an angle out of the termination. Color varies from green to pink. Minor crystals of white albite attached near lower end. Ex. Robert C. Linck (1905-1970)
Overall Size:10x4x2.5 cm
Crystals:4-10 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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