Tourmaline on Microcline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California USA - image 1
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Tourmaline on Microcline from Himalaya Mine, San Diego Co., California USA

Doubly-terminated multicolor (primarily pink) Elbaite Tourmaline crystal on Microcline Feldspar matrix with minor Cleavelandite and Lepidolite, from the Himalaya Mine is San Diego County, California. Tourmaline Crystal measures about 2.5 inches. Wentzell collection.

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline, Microcline
Added on08/22/2026
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.