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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

DESCRIPTION:No. 26240
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California
Description:Lustrous transparent rubellite tourmaline crystal, the pink gem variety of the species elbaite, with short green zone at the termination. The prism faces of the rubellite crystal are striated and have minor small tourmaline crystals visible in areas.
Overall Size:28x3x3 mm
Crystals:28 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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