Tourmaline var. Bi-color Elbaite

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Locality: Himalaya Mine, Mesa Grande, San Diego Co., California
Minerals: Elbaite
Dimensions: 4.5 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm
Size class: Miniature
SID: TOURM54

This tourmaline has rich gemmy color saturation, and a brilliant, flat termination. It is choice quality, as other rubellite from here is often a brownish red and not as valuable. Near the bottom, the pink terms green. In great condition, only two of the tiniest chips (less than 1 mm in size). It weighs 20.7 grams.