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Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Lepidolite from Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California

 
Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Lepidolite from Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Lepidolite from Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 27672
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline in Lepidolite
Locality:Stewart Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California
Description:Large cluster of lavender lepidolite matrix with a spray of pink rubellite tourmalines exposed on the bottom and both sides. This is a good, large specimen from the early days of mining at this famous deposit. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:12x9x6 cm
Crystals:5-25 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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