Elbaite from Himalaya Mine, San Diego County, California, USA

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A set of two pink Elbaite Tourmalines, with Lepidolite and Albite, from the Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California USA. Specimen on the left has Lepidolite back and crown, while the piece on the right has Lepidolite sprinkles and White bladed Albite (Cleavelandite) "wings on the back. ex Christopher Wentzell collection.

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Added on04/29/2026
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—Christopher WentzellNot disclosed

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