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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 82908 |
| Mineral: | Elbaite Tourmaline (bi-colored) |
| Locality: | Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande District, San Diego County, California |
| Description: | Lustrous bi-colored transparent-to-translucent elbaite tourmaline crystal, with small elbaite crystal on the bottom. The large elbaite crystal is pink with green termination. The rear of the elbaite crystal intersected a white feldspar crystal. Weight: 131.2 grams. Ex. John Durkos collection #I40; acquired in 1960 from Snyder's Rock Shop for $135. |
| Overall Size: | 5.5x4x3 cm |
| Crystals: | 55 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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