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Photo by Harold and Erica Van Pelt

Tourmaline

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Bill Larson (Pala International)
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“Blue-cap” tourmaline from the famous 1972 discovery by Bill Larson and Ed Swoboda at the Tourmaline Queen mine near Pala, Pala District, San Diego County, California. American Museum of Natural History collection; Harold and Erica Van Pelt photo.

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Species
TourmalineAbout Tourmaline →
Added on03/26/2026
Locality
USA, California, Tourmaline Queen MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 19
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 22

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Tourmaline
Mineral guide
Learn about Tourmaline
color range and crystal variety define a diverse group; top localities, value factors, quality assessment, and care tips for collectors.
Regional guide
Tourmaline from the Tourmaline Queen Mine
Queen Mine — renowned locality yielding vibrant tourmaline crystals, prized by collectors for color variety and historical collecting significance.