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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

Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 36301
Mineral:Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline
Locality:Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California
Description:Two interconnected doubly-terminated pink rubellite tourmaline (variety of elbaite) crystals with minor lepidolite and albite. One of the rubellite crystals has a pronounced curve, the result of deformation in the pocket.
Overall Size:4.5x4x3.5 cm
Crystals:3.5-4 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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