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Elbaite, Quartz

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Elbaite crystal (doubly terminated) on quartz, 9.5 cm, from the Himalaya mine, San Diego County, California. Harold and Erica Van Pelt photo.

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SpeciesElbaite, Quartz
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Himalaya Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 444
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James Zigras

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Tourmaline
Mineral guide
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color range and crystal variety define a diverse group; top localities, value factors, quality assessment, and care tips for collectors.
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Regional guide
Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine
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Locality guide
Himalaya Mine
Himalaya Mine, USA — classic tourmaline pegmatite in San Diego County; famed for vivid elbaite crystals and rare-element minerals prized by collectors.