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Tourmaline from USA, California, San Diego County, Pala Mining District, Tourmaline Queen Mine

Tourmaline with Quartz from the Queen Mine, ex John Barlow #907

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline, Quartz
Added on04/23/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Tourmaline Queen Mine
Current owner
Christopher Wentzell
Christopher Wentzell
Watertown, South Dakota, United States
Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—John BarlowNot disclosed

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