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MD-168227
Elbaite, Lepidolite, Microcline
Himalaya Mine (Himalaya pegmatite; Himalaya dikes), Gem Hill, Mesa Grande District, San Diego Co., California, USA
Cabinet, 14.8 x 4.7 x 4.5 cm
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This piece is a very impressive Tourmaline from the world famous Himalaya mine showing beautiful multicolor pink and green zoning. The upper portion of this large, fine quality crystal has a very good termination and actually has a light straw yellow color zone that is distinct "cat's eye" quality gem material. The prism faces of the crystal have excellent luster and are not dull or frosted whatsoever. The crystal is associated with small purple color crystal clusters of Lepidolite which are sandwiched between the Tourmaline and a grey Microcline crystal section. It is doubly-terminated. Ex. Ben De Wit and Richard A. Kosnar Collections.