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Tourmaline (“blue cap” variety)
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Tourmaline (“blue cap” variety), 14 cm, from the 1972 “blue-cap” pocket found by Ed Swoboda and Bill Larson in the Tourmaline Queen mine, Pala district, San Diego County, California. Illustrated on the cover of Wayne Thompson’s 2007 “Ikons” supplement. Ex collections of Dave Wilber, Steve Smale, Gene Meieran and Wayne Thompson. James Elliott photo, Fine Minerals International.
Product details
Species
SizeCabinet
Dimensions14.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 152
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Wayne Thomson | Not disclosed |
| — | Gene Meieran | Not disclosed |
| — | Steve Smale | Not disclosed |
| — | Dave Wilber | Not disclosed |
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color range and crystal variety define a diverse group; top localities, value factors, quality assessment, and care tips for collectors.Regional guide
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