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Elbaite

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This is the sliced-off termination of a BIG pink tourmaline crystal from the Queen Mine in Pala. We acquired three of these superb termination slices from Bill Larson, who collected them in the late 1970s. They are translucent, with a beautiful pastel pink color, and look great displayed on their side, with the light coming through. The termination side has these really interesting minute pyramidal growths on it.

Product details

SpeciesElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 5.2 x 1.3 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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