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Elbaite, Quartz

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Elbaite “blue-cap” with quartz, 23.5 cm, from the Tourmaline Queen mine near Pala, San Diego County, California. Private collection; Tom Spann photo. Reference: Swoboda and Larson (2002).

Product details

Species
Elbaite, QuartzAbout Elbaite →
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions23.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, California, Tourmaline Queen MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Flawless Beauty page 207

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Will JohnsonNot disclosed

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Tourmaline
Mineral guide
Learn about Elbaite
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Regional guide
Tourmaline from the Tourmaline Queen Mine
Queen Mine — renowned locality yielding vibrant tourmaline crystals, prized by collectors for color variety and historical collecting significance.