Tourmaline, Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
Size: 6.9x2.3x2.0 cm
Species: Tourmaline
Locality: Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
Description: A fantastic gemmy double terminated tourmaline from the Himalaya Mine. The complex termination is a saturated green the body a vibrant pink and the second termination a lighter green. This specimen displays very sharp pleochroism. Minor feldspar and lepidolite are present along the side. Near these accompanying minerals on the side there appears to be some slight etching that has taken place. The specimen is in phenomenal condition.
ID: 26865
Size: 6.9x2.3x2.0 cm
Species: Tourmaline
Locality: Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
Description: A fantastic gemmy double terminated tourmaline from the Himalaya Mine. The complex termination is a saturated green the body a vibrant pink and the second termination a lighter green. This specimen displays very sharp pleochroism. Minor feldspar and lepidolite are present along the side. Near these accompanying minerals on the side there appears to be some slight etching that has taken place. The specimen is in phenomenal condition.
ID: 26865
Size: 6.9x2.3x2.0 cm
Species: Tourmaline
Locality: Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California, USA
Description: A fantastic gemmy double terminated tourmaline from the Himalaya Mine. The complex termination is a saturated green the body a vibrant pink and the second termination a lighter green. This specimen displays very sharp pleochroism. Minor feldspar and lepidolite are present along the side. Near these accompanying minerals on the side there appears to be some slight etching that has taken place. The specimen is in phenomenal condition.
ID: 26865
