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Tourmaline

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A classic blue indicolite, found probably prior to the 1960s when this mine was famous for such crystals. Nicely translucent with strong backlighting, dark without - but this is typical. In fact, it was material like this they were looking for when Larson and Swoboda went remining here in 1972 and hit the famous bluecap pockets. 97 grams.

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 x 3.8 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Tourmaline Queen Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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