Elbaite Tourmaline: Stewart mine, Tourmaline Queen Mountain, Pala, San Diego County, California, USA

Description

Species: Elbaite Tourmaline

Locality: Stewart mine, Tourmaline Queen Mountain, Pala, San Diego County, California, USA

Size: 5.3 x 2 x 1.7 cm. (43.56 grams)

Ex. Charlie Ruggles Collection

Beautiful doubly-terminated hot pink gem Elbaite Tourmaline crystal with very nice pink color from the famous Stewart mine in southern California. Ex. Charlie Ruggles and George Witters collections. Good Stewart mine tourmaline crystals are not easy to find! Comes with a custom acrylic display base. Mark Cross photo. Classic!