Tourmaline from Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA - image 1
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Tourmaline from Tourmaline Queen Mine, Pala Mining District, San Diego County, California, USA

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

SpeciesTourmalineElbaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.3 x 3.2 cm
Weight72 grams
Added on10/15/2025
LocalityUSA, California, Tourmaline Queen Mine
Repairsone original old repair visible
Current owner
Christopher Wentzell
Christopher Wentzell
Watertown, South Dakota, United States

Owner’s note

purchase

Member since 2025
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Gene LaBergeNot disclosed

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