Tourmaline

One of my favorite California specimens. This piece features unusual color zonation grading from a bight pink tip to a blue, to green, and back to pink. These were found several decades ago likely 1980’s at the Himalaya Mine and are very uncommon to come by now. There is a slight cats eye effect in the blue band. The termination is complex and a feldspar with small lepidolite is growing into the back of the top of the crystal. The body of the crystal is in great condition with a chip near the base where the tourmaline has a contact. The faces are striated with very bight luster. The specimen absolutely pops under case light. An outstanding American Tourmaline. Comes with custom acrylic base.

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Product details

Species

Tourmaline

SizeSmall Cabinet

Dimensions8.4 x 3.7 x 3.3 cm

Locality

USA, California, Himalaya Mine

Added on09/13/2025

Comments

Known provenance

2025/09