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Elbaite

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The termination slice from a very large crystal of tourmaline from the Queen Mine. It has a very light, subtle pink core with equally subtle green rind. There is a bit of edge wear. Again, this is not just a slice, but the actual termination of the crystal; Ex. Bill Larson, chief miner of California tourmalines for decades.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 4.9 x 0.8 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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