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MD-247876
Tourmaline (Var: Rubellite), Lepidolite
Stewart Mine (MS 6162; Stewart Lithia), Tourmaline Queen Mountain (Pala; Queen), Pala District, San Diego Co., California, USA
Small Cabinet, 7.8 x 5.7 x 4.4 cm
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This is a massive specimen of lepidolite, sparkly and lavender-colored, in which are embedded pastel red crystal sprays of rubellite tourmaline. Famous carving and lapidary material, this was once common in San Diego and is now hard to obtain in this quality and richness. Ex. Harold Urish Collection.

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