Detailed information
Species
Elbaite
Dimensions
24 x 14 x 12
mm
Locality
Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande San Diego County California, USA
Condition
No recorded repairs
This bicoloured terminated crystal of Elbaite tourmaline from the Himalaya mine, San Diego Co, California might only be 2.4 cm in length but its quality is extremely fine. It displays a grey-green core overgrown by a gem pink colour, but it is its termination which is exceptional, with no chipping whatsoever. A very pleasing miniature tourmaline from this most famous of American gem mines. Ex Christian Weise and ex Bill Larson in 1986.