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Tourmaline from USA, California, San Diego County, Pala Mining District, Tourmaline Queen Mine

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Christopher Wentzell
Christopher Wentzell
South Dakota, USA
0 for sale·Member since 2025

Blue Cap Rubellite (Elbaite) Tourmaline with minor lepidolite from the famous and iconic 1972 find at the Tourmaline Queen Mine. One old repair visible, slight ding to the top right of the crystal. Christopher Wentzell Gem Trust collection; ex Gene LaBerge collection. MinID: F1U-HAD. 2.5x1.25 in (6.35 x 3.17 cm).

Product details

SpeciesTourmaline, Elbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.3 x 3.2 cm
Weight72 grams
Added on10/15/2025
LocalityUSA, California, Tourmaline Queen Mine
Repairsone original old repair visible

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Christopher WentzellNot disclosed
purchase
—Gene LaBergeNot disclosed

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