Elbaite from Himalaya Mine, San Diego County, California, USA - image 1
Photo by Jeffrey A. Scovil

Elbaite from Himalaya Mine, San Diego County, California, USA

Elbaite, 7.8 cm, Himalaya mine, Mesa Grande district, San Diego County, California. Ex Bill Larson, James Zigras collections. Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Himalaya Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 22
Current owner
Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026

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Himalaya Mine, USA — classic tourmaline pegmatite in San Diego County; famed for vivid elbaite crystals and rare-element minerals prized by collectors.