Elbaite crystal with lepidolite, 7.8 cm, from the Himalaya mine, San Diego County, California. Found during the Ralph Potter era; ex collections of Bill Larson and James Zigras. László Kupi photo.
Himalaya Mine, USA — classic tourmaline pegmatite in San Diego County; famed for vivid elbaite crystals and rare-element minerals prized by collectors.
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