| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Elbaite var. Rubellite Tourmaline |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 70312 |
| 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 elbaite, with flat basal pinacoid termination. The prism faces of the rubellite crystal are striated and the basal pinacoid termination has smaller crystals on the surface. Weight: 3.07 grams |
| Overall Size: | 19x9x8 mm |
| Crystals: | 19 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved
The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property.