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Elbaite, Quartz, Albite
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“Blue-cap” elbaite with quartz and albite, 17.5 cm, from the Tourmaline Queen mine, San Diego County, California. Collected by my father and Ed Swoboda in 1972; ex Josie Scripps collection; Harold and Erica Van Pelt photo.
Product details
Species
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
- Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 160
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| — | Josie Scripps | Not disclosed |
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