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DESCRIPTION: | No. 55145 |
Mineral: | Elbaite Tourmaline |
Locality: | Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California |
Description: | Gemmy bi-colored elbaite tourmaline crystal with six-sided shallow termination. The elbaite varies from green in the middle to pink at both ends. Two edges of the termination appear to have partially dissolved leaving a fibrous texture. Ex. Dr. N. Luppescu |
Overall Size: | 4.5x1.5x1.5 cm |
Crystals: | 45 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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