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Elbaite

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Jeremy Smith
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Elbaite, 7.7 cm, from the Tourmaline King mine, Queen Mountain, Pala district, San Diego County, California. Ex Jessie Fisher collection, ex Field Museum (Chicago) acquired from George Kunz in 1910; Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

Species
ElbaiteAbout Elbaite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.7 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
USA, California, Tourmaline King Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 217

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—George KunzNot disclosed
—Field Museum (Chicago)Not disclosed
—Jessie FisherNot disclosed

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