Elbaite from Himalaya Mine, San Diego County, California, USA - image 1
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Elbaite from Himalaya Mine, San Diego County, California, USA

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.

Product details

SpeciesElbaiteLepidolite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.8 cm
Added on03/26/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Himalaya Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record The Kevin Brown Collection page 242

Current owner

Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown
Parker, TX
Member since 2026

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