Quartz from USA, California, San Diego County, Pala Mining District, Hiriart Mountain, Katerina Mine - image 1

Quartz from USA, California, San Diego County, Pala Mining District, Hiriart Mountain, Katerina Mine

Quartz Crystal with micro blue tourmaline inclusions and feldspar, from the 1990 finds at the Katerina Mine, Hiriart Mtn, Pala, San Diego Co, California, mined by Otto Komarek and Byron Weege. 12.2 cm high. ex Otto Komarek collection.

Product details

SpeciesQuartz, Tourmaline, Albite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.2 cm
Added on04/20/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Katerina Mine
Current owner
Christopher Wentzell
Christopher Wentzell
Watertown, South Dakota, United States
Member since 2025

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