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Photo by Robert Weldon

Elbaite, Quartz

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Elbaite on quartz, 17 cm, from the Tourmaline Queen mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California. Robert Weldon photo.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite, Quartz
SizeLarge Cabinet
Dimensions17.0 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Tourmaline Queen Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In California page 99

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