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Tourmaline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego County, California USA

Multicolor Tourmaline var Elbaite crystal from the Himalaya Mine, Gem Hill, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California. This piece is from the Ralph Potter era (about 1958-1962 or thereabouts). I acquired out of an old collection of Himalaya Mine pieces. Christopher Wentzell collection. 2.75 inches tall. Unusual colors not normally seen for the locality. When the afternoon light hits this one from above and behind it almost looks like a rainbow!

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline
Added on04/27/2026
LocalityUSA, California, Himalaya Mine
Current owner
Christopher Wentzell
Christopher Wentzell
Watertown, South Dakota, United States
Member since 2025

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Himalaya Mine, USA — classic tourmaline pegmatite in San Diego County; famed for vivid elbaite crystals and rare-element minerals prized by collectors.