AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Elbaite Tourmaline |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 21292 |
Mineral: | Elbaite Tourmaline |
Locality: | Pala District, San Diego County, California |
Description: | Bi-color crystal of elbaite tourmaline with pink color throughout and a green zone on one end. The green end is highly irregular and I believe it is unterminated. The crystal is flawless internally and could be used as gem-cutting rough. Ex. P. Santillo |
Overall Size: | 4x1x.8 cm |
Crystals: | 4 cm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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