Elbaite Tourmaline: Himalaya mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego County, California USA

Description

Species: Elbaite Tourmaline

Locality: Himalaya mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego County, California USA

Size: 3 x 2.5 x 2.4 cm. (38.5 grams)

Beautiful gemmy bright pink to green single tourmaline crystal from the famous Himalaya mine in southern California. Better than average color, good luster, and good size make this a great example of a long sought-after American mineral classic from old finds. Mark Cross photo.