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Elbaite with Quartz

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Elbaite with quartz, 16.5 cm, from the Himalaya mine, San Diego County, California. Robert Weldon/GIA photo.

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SpeciesQuartz, Elbaite
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions16.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Himalaya Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 178
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Quartz
Mineral guide
Learn about Quartz
a versatile mineral with clear, milky, and colored varieties; crystal forms, formation clues, and tips for identifying amethyst and citrine.
Quartz
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Quartz from Himalaya Mine
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Himalaya Mine
Himalaya Mine, USA — classic tourmaline pegmatite in San Diego County; famed for vivid elbaite crystals and rare-element minerals prized by collectors.