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Photo by Jeff Scovil

Elbaite

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Wally Mann
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Elbaite “blue cap”, 8.1 cm, Tourmaline Queen mine, San Diego County, California. Mined in 1972; ex Bill Larson collection. Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Tourmaline Queen Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Private Mineral Collections In Texas page 99

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Bill Larson (Pala International)Not disclosed

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